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BV59 LTU

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,283 mi
Last recorded143,283 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 LTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 143,283 miles

exhaust dpf flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 13 Jun 2025 132,445 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 132,445 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 116,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and worn of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn of tread outer edge

number plate lamp light intensity reduced

Pass 5 Jan 2023 109,594 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 109,594 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,751 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 99,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,063 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 93,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 78,512 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 78,512 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 63,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 51,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 46,636 miles

N/S/F tyre tread perished

O/S/F tyre tread perished

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Excessive wear to the outer edges of the front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV59 LTU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV59 LTU, 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 BV59 LTU registered?

BV59 LTU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is BV59 LTU safe to buy?

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