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AO59 OFS

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,568 mi
Last recorded56,568 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OFS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 56,568 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroding

exhaust flexible section outer banding deteriorating

nearside front shock absorber light mist of oil

nearside rear brake slight fluctuation on application

offside front tyre cut to outer side wall but not sufficient to reach inner structure

rear subframe light corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2025 56,568 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear suspension coil springs corroding

exhaust flexible section outer banding deteriorating

nearside front shock absorber light mist of oil

nearside rear brake slight fluctuation on application

offside front tyre cut to outer side wall but not sufficient to reach inner structure

rear subframe light corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2024 50,881 miles

fuel flap seal perishing

general light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2023 44,096 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Nov 2022 40,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,217 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,966 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 28,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 23,971 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 19,345 miles

all 4 tyre valves cracked/perished.

brake discs all round surface rust.

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 19,022 miles

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 18,235 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 16,460 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 13,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 9,806 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 7,838 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,491 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 OFS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO59 OFS, 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 OFS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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