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KN59 KAL

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,556 mi
Last recorded59,556 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 KAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 59,556 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 59,156 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lamda too High - Possible Catalytic Converter issues (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 54,530 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 50,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,322 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 44,322 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,757 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,911 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 40,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP ON.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 38,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner sidewall of tyre / deep slash marked in yellow

Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,077 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,327 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,632 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,717 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 KAL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KN59 KAL, 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 KAL registered?

KN59 KAL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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