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AD09 EFW

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,970 mi
Last recorded122,970 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 EFW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 122,970 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 113,804 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff both driveshaft seals seeping fluid

Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,916 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy/DPF Pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,229 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexy Pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 88,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexy Pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,532 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,917 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,763 miles

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Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (205/50/17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,862 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,312 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 42,312 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,464 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,337 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 21,186 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 EFW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

AD09 EFW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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