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DV09 LBZ

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 LBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 117,268 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 117,268 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,073 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,062 miles

FRONT FLEXIS STARTING TO PERRISH

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT ON EDGES

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 26 Jan 2021 110,064 miles

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT FLEXIS STARTING TO PERRISH

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT ON EDGES

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Jan 2020 107,426 miles

nsr tyre close to limit

Fail 27 Jan 2020 107,425 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nsr tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,878 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,517 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Handbrake travel slightly high.

N/s/r wheel has slight buckle on inside rim.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,072 miles

oil leak

rear discs lipped

Fail 26 Jan 2017 97,072 miles

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

oil leak

rear discs lipped

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,346 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2016 88,346 miles

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)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 66,940 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,495 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 53,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,932 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 50,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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)

Offside Outer Front 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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DV09 LBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBZ, 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 DV09 LBZ registered?

DV09 LBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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