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AV59 KUR

2009 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,739 mi
Last recorded151,739 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 KUR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 151,739 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 151,735 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 135,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 119,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gearbox leak

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

screen cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2020 110,083 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 105,363 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers side lower corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 105,274 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Also brake warning lamp illuminated on dash panel indicating a fault. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers side lower corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,576 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,372 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,285 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 47,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,137 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,770 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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AV59 KUR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AV59 KUR, 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 AV59 KUR registered?

AV59 KUR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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