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AO09 KUV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 KUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,109 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 72,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,289 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,008 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 52,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 43,018 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 43,018 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 35,160 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,484 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 8,143 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 3,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 3,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO09 KUV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO09 KUV, 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 AO09 KUV registered?

AO09 KUV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2009.

Is AO09 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 KUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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