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VN59 OUD

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,074 mi
Last recorded68,074 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 OUD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,074 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 68,074 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 53,419 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,243 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 47,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,660 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 40,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 29,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,444 miles

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 20 Dec 2011 6,712 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 OUD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN59 OUD registered?

VN59 OUD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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