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AK09 BAU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,629 mi
Last recorded155,629 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 155,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 154,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 123,697 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 123,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 116,400 miles

Front both front tyres over 10 years old and are winter tyres

Offside Front Inner suspension arm mounting bush has play

vehicle has slight misfire on idle

Fail 9 Jun 2021 116,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front both front tyres over 10 years old and are winter tyres

Offside Front Inner suspension arm mounting bush has play

Offside Rear offside rear brake pad sensor hanging out of pad

tyre pressure light is on dash

vehicle has slight misfire on idle

Pass 9 Jun 2020 107,909 miles

wipers starting to judder

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

front brake pad sensor broken

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Fail 9 Jun 2020 107,909 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

front brake pad sensor broken

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

wipers starting to judder

Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

wipers judder slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,053 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 83,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,576 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 70,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges cords will soon be exposed

nearside rear handbrake effort lower than offside

Pass 22 May 2014 67,257 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges & tread cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

o/s/r brake sensor wire damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,170 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)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,478 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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AK09 BAU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK09 BAU, 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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AK09 BAU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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