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AU59 RRZ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,426 mi
Last recorded143,426 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 143,426 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 125,440 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 125,099 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2024 109,312 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 91,994 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 91,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,355 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 79,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,685 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi is leaking(STRONG ADVICE) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 71,571 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE WEAK

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 71,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE WEAK

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 66,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,592 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,043 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR Tyre 3mm

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

NSR Tyre 3mm

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2012 29,884 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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AU59 RRZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AU59 RRZ, 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 AU59 RRZ registered?

AU59 RRZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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