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VK59 XWU

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 XWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2025 125,898 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 114,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 101,246 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 87,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,248 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 77,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Dec 2019 67,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 54,442 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,122 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle (5.2.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,267 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,159 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 22,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XWU is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

VK59 XWU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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