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BK59 LRL

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,631 mi
Last recorded73,631 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 LRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,631 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside wiper starting to split

Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,569 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 71,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,721 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 66,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,237 miles

advise inner front brake pads low

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,090 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres low tread on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm excessive wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 37,864 miles

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

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

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2014 30,718 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,497 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 15,300 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 LRL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK59 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

BK59 LRL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BK59 LRL safe to buy?

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