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AU09 AMU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,206 mi
Last recorded105,206 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 AMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 105,206 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 105,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 104,641 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,716 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,280 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,650 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 83,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,355 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 74,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine rattle noise

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,623 miles

nearside front tyre worn down on outside edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn at 2.5 mm

offside front tyre worn low on edge of tread

Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn down on outside edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn at 2.5 mm

offside front tyre worn low on edge of tread

Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU09 AMU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU09 AMU, 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 AU09 AMU registered?

AU09 AMU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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