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BU09 UNS

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,448 mi
Last recorded78,448 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UNS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 78,448 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,749 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 73,749 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,976 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,637 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 51,776 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,929 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 24,160 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,027 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,912 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 14,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,445 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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BU09 UNS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BU09 UNS, 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 BU09 UNS registered?

BU09 UNS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is BU09 UNS safe to buy?

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