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DV09 LCA

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,841 mi
Last recorded128,841 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 LCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 128,841 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 128,829 miles

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 122,302 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Hand brake lever is high

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 116,179 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,615 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 108,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 28 Mar 2022 105,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 95,049 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 89,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,889 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 78,889 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 78,811 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,645 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,934 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,120 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,156 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 LCA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LCA, 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 LCA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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