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AK59 UYV

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,152 mi
Last recorded206,152 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 206,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2022 206,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2020 190,930 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 190,930 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 167,735 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 167,735 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 151,408 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 138,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 126,748 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring inspection of some components

nearside front brake is lightly binding

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Fail 29 Sep 2016 126,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

bulb failure warning lamp illuminated

engine covers and under trays obscuring inspection of some components

nearside front brake is lightly binding

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,989 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Sep 2014 112,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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 5 Sep 2013 103,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,417 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 90,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight bind on nsf brake

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 UYV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

AK59 UYV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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