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BK59 LPE

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,951 mi
Last recorded176,951 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 LPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 176,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 176,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 170,175 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 166,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 162,215 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 162,207 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 157,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 157,543 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 152,673 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 146,960 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 146,960 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 134,290 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 134,290 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 118,323 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 108,874 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 108,874 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,991 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 89,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,345 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,736 miles

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

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)

hand brake warning light staying on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,748 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 LPE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK59 LPE, 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 BK59 LPE registered?

BK59 LPE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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