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AK59 JWU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,704 mi
Last recorded146,704 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 JWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 146,704 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 146,641 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits misfire also (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,517 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 28 Oct 2019 124,919 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 124,919 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 110,841 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 101,405 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 99,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,160 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,501 miles

rear pads worn low, front pads worn low, child seat fitted obscuring full inspection of adult belts

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,801 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 68,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bumper damage to N/S/R

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,884 miles

Slight bumper damage to N/S/R

Nearside Front 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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AK59 JWU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JWU, 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 JWU registered?

AK59 JWU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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