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ALB 81N

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,991 mi
Last recorded83,991 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALB 81N
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 83,991 miles

all brake flexi hoses slightly perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs pitted / worn

front brake pads wearing thin

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play at both front anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,913 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear track control arms slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play at offside front lower most rear suspension arm ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,102 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play at steering arms

Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,476 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heatsheild at rear corroded

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

undertrays fitted

windscreen scored in zone B

Fail 20 Oct 2021 73,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heatsheild at rear corroded

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

undertrays fitted

windscreen scored in zone B

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,953 miles

brake pipes at ends slightly corroded

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at both front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,365 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 47,365 miles

handbrake warning light staying on ( fluid level ok )

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,198 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,788 miles

Offside Front tyre is perished but no cord is exposed

Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,391 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 34,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,483 miles

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

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

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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ALB 81N is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ALB 81N, 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 ALB 81N registered?

ALB 81N is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is ALB 81N safe to buy?

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