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KN59 EXB

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,451 mi
Last recorded82,451 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 EXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 82,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 82,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 76,346 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 76,337 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall badly damaged by broken spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,168 miles

ENGINE HAS A SLIGHT MISFIRE.

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 64,676 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 64,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,811 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,485 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 42,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 40,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,744 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,881 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,892 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,756 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn outer edge & cracking in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,194 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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KN59 EXB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KN59 EXB, 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 KN59 EXB registered?

KN59 EXB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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