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CA59 AOT

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,963 mi
Last recorded23,963 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 AOT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 23,963 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 22,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 22,841 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 21,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 21,745 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 21,172 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 20,745 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 20,426 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 20,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 19,504 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 18,863 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 18,862 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 18,254 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,990 miles

Both front tyres have worn low on the outer edge

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 13,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 11,356 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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CA59 AOT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA59 AOT, 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 CA59 AOT registered?

CA59 AOT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is CA59 AOT safe to buy?

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