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CH07 BBB

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,196 mi
Last recorded104,196 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH07 BBB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 104,196 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp is cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 98,783 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp is cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 93,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on it's outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on it's outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 86,196 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 86,183 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 75,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 71,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 66,720 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front head lamp beam image deteriorating

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 60,154 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 52,894 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 52,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 46,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 38,982 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,856 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 31,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 21,821 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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CH07 BBB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CH07 BBB, 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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CH07 BBB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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