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AK59 CYH

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,038 mi
Last recorded124,038 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 CYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 124,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2025 119,264 miles

Both Sides Rear Suspension Bumpstops Split

Minor Chip in Windscreen, But Not Effecting Drivers Vision

Nearside Front Foglight Loose

Rear Brake Pad Sensor Wire Rubbing on Offside Rear Driveshaft

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 119,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both Sides Rear Suspension Bumpstops Split

Minor Chip in Windscreen, But Not Effecting Drivers Vision

Nearside Front Foglight Loose

Rear Brake Pad Sensor Wire Rubbing on Offside Rear Driveshaft

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 111,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LIMIT NOW** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LIMIT NOW** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 103,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2023 103,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 95,882 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 85,472 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,686 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN CV BOOT CURRENTLY STILL PREVENTING DIRT OR WATER TO INGRESS (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very light sooting at centre pipe clamp and pipe close to heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

small chip in windscreen in zone b not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,489 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,845 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 53,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,546 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,677 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 22,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,158 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 15,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AK59 CYH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AK59 CYH, 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 AK59 CYH registered?

AK59 CYH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AK59 CYH safe to buy?

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