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BN09 SXM

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,401 mi
Last recorded100,401 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 SXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,401 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,631 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms corroded and bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,161 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 89,123 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,648 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 79,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,507 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 70,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,803 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,527 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 52,295 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,705 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,890 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 SXM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN09 SXM registered?

BN09 SXM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is BN09 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 SXM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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