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AM09 BLK

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,039 mi
Last recorded133,039 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 BLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 133,039 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 127,809 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 123,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 117,011 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 112,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking.

under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,503 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,063 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 97,063 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,948 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 81,869 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 71,387 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Wiper's smearing

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 59,762 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,762 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,708 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on outer edges and perished

Pass 22 May 2013 38,613 miles

all tyres slightly perished

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 May 2012 29,723 miles

vehicle only just meet the lambda pass readings

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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AM09 BLK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black 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 AM09 BLK, 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 AM09 BLK registered?

AM09 BLK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is AM09 BLK safe to buy?

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