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AK59 LRA

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LRA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 77,596 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 66,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,792 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,029 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 60,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,927 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 52,570 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 52,570 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,852 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,928 miles

Centre and offside centre under-body covers damaged, centre heat-shields damaged.

Offside Front Tyre has cut across sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,643 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,766 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,473 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,738 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 LRA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 LRA registered?

AK59 LRA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is AK59 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 LRA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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