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SW59 APO

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,859 mi
Last recorded33,859 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 APO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2016 33,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,609 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 23,609 miles

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 18,996 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 10,996 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 APO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 SW59 APO, 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 APO registered?

SW59 APO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is SW59 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 APO 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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