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AK59 VVJ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,795 mi
Last recorded179,795 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 179,795 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi splitting

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

Offside Front shocker weak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 7 Feb 2019 179,792 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both wrong images (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexi splitting

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

Offside Front shocker weak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 14 Feb 2018 169,744 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 169,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 162,511 miles

rear abs ring catching sensor both sides

under trays obstructing some testable items

Fail 2 Feb 2017 162,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear abs ring catching sensor both sides

under trays obstructing some testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2016 155,245 miles

1.front number plate becoming deteriorated

2.plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

3.slight leak on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 4 Feb 2015 150,595 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 143,047 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jan 2014 143,047 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 121,132 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 VVJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

AK59 VVJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is AK59 VVJ safe to buy?

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