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AV09 JYR

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,532 mi
Last recorded130,532 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 JYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 130,532 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 130,532 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2019 119,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 119,545 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 119,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 104,626 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 104,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing latch n/s/r (5.1.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres have cuts in with exposed cords (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,943 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,920 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,336 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 76,866 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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AV09 JYR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV09 JYR, 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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AV09 JYR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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