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AK59 LSN

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,986 mi
Last recorded105,986 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LSN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 105,986 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 105,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 100,660 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 90,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated t p m s lamp on (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 90,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated t p m s lamp on (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 80,500 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 80,500 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 67,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,961 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,019 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,351 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,831 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating, fine cracks in tread (205/50R17)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,859 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,005 miles

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

offside front tyre deterioated

Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,857 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 LSN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LSN, 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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AK59 LSN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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