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BS51 BAS

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,547 mi
Last recorded36,547 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS51 BAS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 36,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 35,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 33,482 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 33,466 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 32,021 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 32,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 30,676 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 29,598 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 27,730 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 25,498 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,888 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,644 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,713 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,466 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 11,295 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 7,832 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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BS51 BAS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BS51 BAS, 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

How do I check the history of BS51 BAS?

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What year was BS51 BAS registered?

BS51 BAS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is BS51 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS51 BAS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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