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VN59 OTV

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,607 mi
Last recorded89,607 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 OTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,607 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe some testable items

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 28 Nov 2023 83,419 miles

both outer sills have plastic covers

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 83,342 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deterioted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside both jack points missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 81,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,646 miles

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2018 79,646 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s inners (3.5.1g)

Front N/s , o/s tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,639 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 43,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 43,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 39,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 31,012 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,172 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 OTV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTV, 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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VN59 OTV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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