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BN09 SJV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 SJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 112,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 109,018 miles

Front exhaust flexy joint slightly loose

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 104,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 97,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 91,396 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 91,396 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,240 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,063 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,112 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 33,210 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,087 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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BN09 SJV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BN09 SJV, 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 BN09 SJV registered?

BN09 SJV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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