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BV09 UWU

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,270 mi
Last recorded157,270 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 UWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 157,270 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 157,270 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 151,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 132,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 132,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,602 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 81,724 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 81,720 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,116 miles

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

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

Rear park brake effort low

Pass 30 Sep 2019 73,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,296 miles

interior rear view mirror detached

Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,729 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 57,729 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,126 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,839 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 36,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,291 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,714 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 UWU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

BV09 UWU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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