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VN59 EMX

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,453 mi
Last recorded155,453 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 155,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 141,324 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,802 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 121,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 108,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,900 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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VN59 EMX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN59 EMX, 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 VN59 EMX registered?

VN59 EMX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is VN59 EMX safe to buy?

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