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AV59 UCG

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,564 mi
Last recorded109,564 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 UCG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 109,564 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Nov 2024 109,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 86,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 78,472 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 78,471 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and osf tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 73,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and osf tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,755 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,780 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,683 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 47,383 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 42,483 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,229 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 UCG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV59 UCG, 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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AV59 UCG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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