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CY09 AKP

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,527 mi
Last recorded138,527 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 AKP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 138,527 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear washers not working

brake wear warning on dash but front and rear pads ok

Fail 15 Sep 2025 138,527 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose anchorage bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear washers not working

brake wear warning on dash but front and rear pads ok

Pass 30 Aug 2023 132,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 120,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 109,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,129 miles

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items.

front tyres wearing uneven

structural and components corrosion.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Fail 4 Sep 2020 104,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items.

front tyres wearing uneven

structural and components corrosion.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,332 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

structural corrosion.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 100,332 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

structural corrosion.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,096 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,140 miles

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)

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jul 2013 45,572 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 45,572 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,567 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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CY09 AKP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CY09 AKP, 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 CY09 AKP registered?

CY09 AKP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2009.

Is CY09 AKP safe to buy?

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