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CU59 LVF

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,551 mi
Last recorded101,551 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 LVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 101,551 miles

dpf flexi joint broken

front brake pads becoming low discs lipped

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

nearside rear number plate bulb dim

oil leak from gearbox

under trays at front damaged

water ingress in offside front head lamp

wiper blades split but driver view not effected

Fail 20 Aug 2022 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

dpf flexi joint broken

front brake pads becoming low discs lipped

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

nearside rear number plate bulb dim

oil leak from gearbox

under trays at front damaged

water ingress in offside front head lamp

wiper blades split but driver view not effected

Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes coated in grease unable to assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective badly condensated slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 84,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,720 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,376 miles

offside front headlamp has water ingress

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,013 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 43,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Front brake pads wearing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn low inner edges.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

water ingress offside front headlamp.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,498 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,164 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 16,668 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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CU59 LVF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CU59 LVF, 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 CU59 LVF registered?

CU59 LVF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is CU59 LVF safe to buy?

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