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DG09 SKE

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,948 mi
Last recorded46,948 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 SKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 43,534 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 31,483 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 21,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 17,511 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 16,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 15,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,656 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 12,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 10,648 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 10,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 9,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 6,192 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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DG09 SKE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DG09 SKE, 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 DG09 SKE registered?

DG09 SKE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2009.

Is DG09 SKE safe to buy?

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