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BK59 BHP

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,670 mi
Last recorded172,670 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 BHP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 172,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 160,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 151,062 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 143,722 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 143,722 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective DPF broken allowing exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust broken at DPF (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm limit is 1.5 for test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2021 137,026 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very badly bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 130,493 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Off side front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 130,493 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Off side front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 114,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,623 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 85,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,952 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2014 68,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,015 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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BK59 BHP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BK59 BHP, 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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BK59 BHP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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