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SW59 AOV

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,946 mi
Last recorded74,946 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 AOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 74,946 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 75,944 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,087 miles

Oil leak ()

headlamp switch works but is loose in housing

Fail 9 Oct 2017 63,087 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault NSF tyre pressure adjusted (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid (8.2.3)

headlamp switch works but is loose in housing

Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,406 miles

205/55/R17/95WXL. Fronts 7mm. Rears 5mm

Light switch suspect.

Position lights do not switch off.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 51,356 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre has temporary repair on inner edge and has slight bulge

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,866 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 42,841 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS and Pad wiring sitting in coil spring, securing clip broken (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,502 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,117 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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SW59 AOV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AOV, 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 AOV registered?

SW59 AOV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is SW59 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 AOV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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