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AK59 JVL

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,844 mi
Last recorded88,844 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 JVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 88,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,192 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,031 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

hand brake has travel

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,293 miles

Front brake disc lipped

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 73,423 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 69,637 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,272 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,439 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 52,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,180 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,690 miles

all 4 tyres outer sidewalls perished.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,965 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 JVL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

AK59 JVL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is AK59 JVL safe to buy?

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