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AK59 CYP

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,538 mi
Last recorded147,538 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 CYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 147,538 miles

(engine running rough)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 147,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front sidelights randomly flickering when off

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine running rough

Pass 28 Aug 2024 135,453 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 124,431 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 124,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,558 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,061 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,081 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 97,059 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear inside and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,562 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,514 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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AK59 CYP is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK59 CYP, 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 CYP registered?

AK59 CYP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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