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AF59 VBU

2009 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,256 mi
Last recorded88,256 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 VBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 85,314 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,248 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake light on dash

Fail 24 Jul 2017 76,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake light on dash

Pass 19 May 2016 71,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 65,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 57,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,447 miles

rear outer brake pads 4mm

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,513 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AF59 VBU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF59 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF59 VBU registered?

AF59 VBU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is AF59 VBU safe to buy?

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