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DV09 VBZ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,185 mi
Last recorded153,185 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2025 153,185 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 146,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 143,315 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 139,251 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 135,459 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 130,807 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 114,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,623 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,903 miles

Emissions very clean. emissions tester wont pick up a reading

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,008 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 VBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

DV09 VBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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