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AV09 VNB

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,360 mi
Last recorded146,360 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VNB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 146,360 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion under rear of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2025 142,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 141,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 135,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 131,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 126,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 123,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 118,736 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,481 miles

Front front pipe flexi exhaust slight leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,374 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 71,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,656 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in treads

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,439 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 36,101 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 VNB is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 AV09 VNB, 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 AV09 VNB registered?

AV09 VNB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is AV09 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 VNB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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