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AK59 LXZ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,199 mi
Last recorded63,199 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 63,199 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 61,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 60,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,746 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,558 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 58,558 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,301 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,301 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,661 miles

under shield fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,155 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 41,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers obscuring view of some parts

item removed from view prior to test

under tray fitted obscuring the view of some parts

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 30,904 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,935 miles

Both front tyres worn (around edges)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,289 miles

Both rear tyres are getting down to 3mm.

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 LXZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

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

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