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D13 TLA

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,541 mi
Last recorded177,541 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 TLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 177,541 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 173,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 167,622 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 161,234 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 155,488 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 148,665 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 14,351 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And a small cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 137,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And a small cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 132,967 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 128,578 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 120,152 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 112,802 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 112,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,324 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin - replacement required soon.

Rear tyres wearing thin (3mm)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 89,445 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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D13 TLA is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D13 TLA, 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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D13 TLA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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