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VN59 VFY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,482 mi
Last recorded97,482 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,788 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,590 miles

Front both tyres cutting on edge

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 66,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front both tyres cutting on edge

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,644 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,451 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,762 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 15,349 miles

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

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

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 VFY 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 90.9%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

VN59 VFY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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