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D23 SNG

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,500 mi
Last recorded91,500 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 SNG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 91,500 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 84,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,691 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 70,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 63,300 miles

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

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

advise engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,801 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 53,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,234 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,645 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 41,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,781 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,775 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,154 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 10,138 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 10,138 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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D23 SNG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D23 SNG, 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 D23 SNG registered?

D23 SNG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is D23 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 SNG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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