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AK09 BCV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,364 mi
Last recorded84,364 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 84,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front & Rear pipes have a coating on them. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 73,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2024 63,129 miles

Parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 17 Jun 2023 57,201 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 54,928 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 54,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 49,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal in it also cut in side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,051 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r o/s/r now at 3mm 205/50/17/run flats (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 205/50/17 run flats

Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,206 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 31,486 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,079 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 20,977 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,334 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 BCV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AK09 BCV, 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 AK09 BCV registered?

AK09 BCV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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