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DV09 VAY

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,241 mi
Last recorded99,241 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 VAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 99,241 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf & osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf(inner & outer) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 99,241 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf & osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf(inner & outer) (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 45,948 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 42,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 3,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,341 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 32,341 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,069 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,471 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 17,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VAY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

DV09 VAY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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