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DV09 LBF

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,708 mi
Last recorded105,708 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 LBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 105,708 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 105,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 94,579 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,444 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,210 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,291 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS READING TO LOW FOR D/S/M TO READ OR PICK UP

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,629 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS READING TO LOW FOR D/S/M TO READ OR PICK UP

Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,005 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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DV09 LBF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV09 LBF, 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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DV09 LBF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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