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VN59 PJO

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,566 mi
Last recorded75,566 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,566 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 64,913 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 57,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,169 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,311 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 21,786 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,105 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

worn on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,398 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 PJO 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VN59 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

VN59 PJO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is VN59 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN59 PJO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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