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SV59 VLX

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,326 mi
Last recorded47,326 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 VLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2017 47,326 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 45,528 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,704 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 26,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 16,711 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall (no cord/ply exposed)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 9,977 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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SV59 VLX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SV59 VLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV59 VLX registered?

SV59 VLX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is SV59 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 VLX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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