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KM59 MKD

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,985 mi
Last recorded76,985 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 MKD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop start warning illuminated, handbrake warning not turning off when brake released

Fail 24 May 2022 76,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

Pass 6 Apr 2021 65,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 65,272 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,802 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 59,802 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 52,041 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 52,041 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 40,773 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,456 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 39,456 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,472 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,863 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,261 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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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KM59 MKD is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KM59 MKD, 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 KM59 MKD registered?

KM59 MKD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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