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CA09 MUL

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,397 mi
Last recorded125,397 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 MUL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 125,397 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 118,196 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,193 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 110,191 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,510 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 94,765 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,138 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,934 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 31 Jan 2018 72,930 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,536 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 63,533 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault warning wire (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 56,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on n/s/f wire broken

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,300 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 25,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,203 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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CA09 MUL is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CA09 MUL, 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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CA09 MUL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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