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2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,759 mi
Last recorded202,759 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VPN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 202,759 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 2-3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 201,008 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 201,008 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front empty? /blocked? (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 198,291 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 7 Jul 2020 198,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2019 196,407 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 196,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 184,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 184,137 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 157,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 141,241 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 127,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,234 miles

outer edges of front tires low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,534 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,828 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 62,828 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both front tyres worn on outside edge

Both rear tyres worn

Front wipers starting to smear

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 VPN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPN, 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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AU09 VPN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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