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BV59 LVH

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,392 mi
Last recorded144,392 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 LVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 144,392 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 133,524 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,551 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 126,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 125,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 125,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,662 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,071 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 111,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 99,317 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,807 miles

front number plate damaged

slight front end accident damage

Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,524 miles

offside front tyre perished slightly and worn on outer shoulder

service light on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 71,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre perished slightly and worn on outer shoulder

service light on

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 LVH is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV59 LVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV59 LVH registered?

BV59 LVH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is BV59 LVH safe to buy?

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