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SW59 AOG

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,530 mi
Last recorded144,530 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 AOG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 144,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,210 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 135,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 122,784 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 12 Sep 2020 122,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached top strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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 21 Sep 2019 112,033 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,722 miles

o/s/f top strut mount has some play with wheel suspended

o/s/f tyre wearing outer 3/4

o/s/r tyre wearing bald inner 3/4 and close to limit

Fail 2 Oct 2018 102,722 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f top strut mount has some play with wheel suspended

o/s/f tyre wearing outer 3/4

o/s/r tyre wearing bald inner 3/4 and close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,119 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 93,119 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,709 miles

under tray fitted obscuring inspection of under side components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,224 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 73,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 57,487 miles

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

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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SW59 AOG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey 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 SW59 AOG, 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 SW59 AOG registered?

SW59 AOG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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