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AO59 LVR

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,553 mi
Last recorded92,553 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 LVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with both rear driveshafts and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 83,080 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with both rear driveshafts and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,447 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 76,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,664 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,923 miles

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

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

bonnet damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2015 55,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor insecure

bonnet damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,476 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 1 Nov 2014 48,469 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,380 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 39,380 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 31,858 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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AO59 LVR is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO59 LVR, 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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AO59 LVR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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