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SP59 VFL

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,323 mi
Last recorded95,323 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 VFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 95,323 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 95,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,117 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 86,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,669 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 79,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,614 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 69,614 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

unable to carry out smoke test due to exhaust broken away

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,123 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 51,187 miles

both rear disks scored

Fail 9 Apr 2016 51,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear disks scored

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 21,784 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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SP59 VFL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP59 VFL, 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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SP59 VFL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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