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DE09 VTO

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,525 mi
Last recorded141,525 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 VTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 141,525 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 141,525 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 131,572 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 131,462 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,581 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,092 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,922 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slight perished

Offside Front Brake hose slight perished

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the outer shoulder of the tread

Fail 22 Apr 2017 73,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the outer shoulder of the tread

Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,856 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,112 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 56,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,714 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,248 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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DE09 VTO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver 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 DE09 VTO, 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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What year was DE09 VTO registered?

DE09 VTO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2009.

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