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AK09 LLN

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 LLN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 97,496 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 85,969 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 85,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 81,418 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,355 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 79,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,639 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 58,368 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 58,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,884 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 45,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,851 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 35,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre is BADLY worn on the outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,602 miles

205/55/ 16- 91w R/flat

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,358 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 5,620 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 LLN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LLN, 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 LLN registered?

AK09 LLN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AK09 LLN safe to buy?

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