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BK59 XJY

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,209 mi
Last recorded97,209 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,209 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 97,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,750 miles

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

bonnet latch partially seized

windscreen washers just adequate

Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,985 miles

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than n/s

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,328 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 78,160 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under tray/ floor and sill covers

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,554 miles

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 13 Nov 2017 71,367 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,530 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,691 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,121 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 27,121 miles

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 XJY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

BK59 XJY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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