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2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,095 mi
Last recorded105,095 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEV 1K
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 105,095 miles

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

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

TPMS light and steering angle light is on

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,046 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 92,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,458 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,921 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,028 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake travel high

Fail 19 Sep 2019 67,028 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear pad warning wires damaged

parking brake travel high

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in limit on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view contained in 40mm area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,939 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,876 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 23,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,808 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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DEV 1K is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black 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 DEV 1K, 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 DEV 1K registered?

DEV 1K is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2009.

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