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BV09 LSJ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,195 mi
Last recorded115,195 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 115,195 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 114,026 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 111,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 108,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 108,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,614 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,212 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,439 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,948 miles

Front discs pitted / wear lip

Rear discs slight wear lip

Rear pads low

Pass 16 May 2012 56,129 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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BV09 LSJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BV09 LSJ, 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 BV09 LSJ registered?

BV09 LSJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is BV09 LSJ safe to buy?

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