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DE09 XWH

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,977 mi
Last recorded50,977 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 XWH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,977 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

OSF headlamp bracket broken but headlamp adequately supported

Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp bracket (part of the headlamp) is broken but headlamp not considered insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both but more so on nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 23,031 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 11,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 11,659 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 11,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 11,048 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 10,417 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 9,382 miles

Plastic covers preventing inspection of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 8,416 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 7,372 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 6,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 4,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 3,826 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 3,180 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 XWH is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DE09 XWH, 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 DE09 XWH registered?

DE09 XWH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is DE09 XWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 XWH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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