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AM57 KAZ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,699 mi
Last recorded81,699 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 KAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 81,699 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 81,683 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,950 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,284 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 66,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,495 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 61,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,058 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,648 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 42,612 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 42,612 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,898 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 24,727 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 20,359 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 16,211 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,513 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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AM57 KAZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM57 KAZ, 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 AM57 KAZ registered?

AM57 KAZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AM57 KAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 KAZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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