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DU09 UAV

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,235 mi
Last recorded97,235 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 UAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 97,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 94,312 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 94,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,971 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,600 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,939 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,892 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 81,892 miles

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

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust shield lose

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 75,392 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,708 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,152 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,952 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,730 miles

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

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

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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DU09 UAV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DU09 UAV, 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 DU09 UAV registered?

DU09 UAV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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