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BN59 LSK

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,092 mi
Last recorded49,092 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 LSK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 49,092 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Jul 2019 44,895 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 44,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,309 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 35,642 miles

engine light on

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,989 miles

n/s/f tyre has shoulder wear

Fail 30 Apr 2016 27,989 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

n/s/f tyre has shoulder wear

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,625 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 24,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 20,310 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 20,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,816 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Small cut in Nearside front tyre tread, not exceeding limits

Fail 23 Aug 2012 14,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Small cut in Nearside front tyre tread, not exceeding limits

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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BN59 LSK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BN59 LSK, 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 BN59 LSK registered?

BN59 LSK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BN59 LSK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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