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VK59 XSY

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,528 mi
Last recorded144,528 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 XSY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 144,528 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 124,980 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,298 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 109,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 97,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 89,996 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 89,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,905 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,272 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,676 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread, close to tread wear bars

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,181 miles

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

front inner brake pads worn?

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,799 miles

rear tyres wearing low on tread,nearside close to tread wear bars

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,358 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,764 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,896 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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VK59 XSY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK59 XSY, 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 VK59 XSY registered?

VK59 XSY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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