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VN59 PJY

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,146 mi
Last recorded87,146 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,146 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,785 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,593 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,269 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 72,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,693 miles

under trays fitted obstruct full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,594 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,374 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,536 miles

Engine oil leaking from camshaft cover gasket

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,303 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 PJY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN59 PJY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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