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AD09 EFS

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,548 mi
Last recorded95,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 EFS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,548 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 88,815 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 79,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 74,354 miles

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 205/50/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,182 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges 205-50-17 Bridgestone RSC

Pass 12 Dec 2020 66,702 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 66,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 61,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,263 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 53,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 43,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 39,884 miles

205/50/R17/89V. OF 4 OR 7 NR 7 NF 7mm.

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight drag. (3.7.B.3)

Pipes all protected with grease.

Pass 22 May 2015 34,595 miles

205/50/R17/89V. OF 4 OR 5 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Front pads 60% worn. Rear pads 80% worn.

Pass 31 May 2014 30,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Jun 2013 24,601 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,142 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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AD09 EFS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AD09 EFS, 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 AD09 EFS registered?

AD09 EFS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AD09 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 EFS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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