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A17 VKG

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,120 mi
Last recorded85,120 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 62,903 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tpms light on

Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,078 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,727 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 50,721 miles

Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 40,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi To Flexi Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 33,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,351 miles

Offside Front tyre side walls cracking

Offside Rear tyre side walls cracking and a cut in side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,461 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,096 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 12,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 6,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A17 VKG is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A17 VKG, 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 A17 VKG registered?

A17 VKG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is A17 VKG safe to buy?

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