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AK09 SUF

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,504 mi
Last recorded148,504 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SUF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 148,504 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 142,080 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 142,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 136,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,684 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 132,683 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 126,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

rubber prop shaft fixing slight damage at rear

Pass 17 Oct 2016 122,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 116,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,039 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,441 miles

Front bumper has damage causing part to stick out but no sharp edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,441 miles

Front bumper has damage causing part to stick out but no sharp edges

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)

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

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 SUF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

AK09 SUF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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