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AK59 UNZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,524 mi
Last recorded150,524 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 150,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 138,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged on outer rim

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 138,183 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel damaged on outer rim

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 129,523 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front wheel rim dented

Outer sill and undercovers

Fail 22 Apr 2024 129,523 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front wheel rim dented

Outer sill and undercovers

Pass 18 Oct 2022 113,318 miles

Front bumper/engine under trays are damaged - but still secure at time of inspection

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Alloy wheel is slightly damaged on outer rim

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 113,317 miles

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

Front bumper/engine under trays are damaged - but still secure at time of inspection

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Alloy wheel is slightly damaged on outer rim

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,157 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,486 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 95,486 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broke off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,562 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))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 89,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,716 miles

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Fail 23 Jun 2018 81,714 miles

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

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,133 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY /UNDERSIDE FULLY PANELED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Rear BOTH DISCS CORRODED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 79,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY /UNDERSIDE FULLY PANELED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear BOTH DISCS CORRODED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 76,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,760 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 53,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 53,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 41,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,429 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 UNZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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