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AU59 TLV

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,672 mi
Last recorded81,672 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 TLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 81,672 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 71,574 miles

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

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))

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

exhaust flexy weak

Pass 8 Dec 2018 61,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 56,899 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 56,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 52,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 46,932 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted, corroded and ridged. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted, corroded and ridged. (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2016 46,932 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted, corroded and ridged. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted, corroded and ridged. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,346 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 39,168 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,042 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2013 35,868 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,304 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 19,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,891 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 TLV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TLV, 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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AU59 TLV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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