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VN59 OVB

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,066 mi
Last recorded104,066 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 104,066 miles

Engine & under tray fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 104,066 miles

Engine & under tray fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,810 miles

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

Offside front & rear discs slightly corroded.

Offside headlamp condensation.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,604 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,704 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,607 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,075 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,381 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 63,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,647 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edges

Fail 7 Jan 2014 54,647 miles

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

both rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,889 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 48,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,608 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 OVB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN59 OVB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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