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CE09 ZXC

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,383 mi
Last recorded126,383 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 ZXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area / wearing low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front condensation inside headlight lens

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area / wearing low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 106,678 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2019 106,678 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,034 miles

front exhaust flex weak

Fail 1 Jun 2018 102,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads look low

front exhaust flex weak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,874 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,816 miles

Nearside Front cut on outer side wall, not deep enough to reach ply cords

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust detriorated, front flexy

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 66,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s washer jet faulty

tpms warning on

Pass 16 May 2013 53,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake warning light illuminated

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 15 May 2012 37,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,206 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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CE09 ZXC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE09 ZXC, 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

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What year was CE09 ZXC registered?

CE09 ZXC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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The MOT history for CE09 ZXC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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