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AM02 MCG

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

189,472 mi
Last recorded189,472 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 MCG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 189,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 181,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 168,215 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 168,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 163,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 156,915 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 145,608 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 145,137 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 145,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,844 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,847 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2018 110,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 93,451 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17(89V) run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (89V) run flat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,06mm -205/50R17 (89V) run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.32mm - 205/50R17 (89 V) run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,619 miles

front wipers poor

strong advise - play in osr upper arm inner bush

Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,822 miles

osr upper arm inner bush worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,073 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,762 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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AM02 MCG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM02 MCG, 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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AM02 MCG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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