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AO09 EBA

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 EBA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 96,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 17, outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,663 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,359 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak o/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 74,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak o/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,483 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 68,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 66,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall-205-50-17

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge-205-50-17

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,108 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,947 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 38,561 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 30,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,760 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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AO09 EBA is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO09 EBA, 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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AO09 EBA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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