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EF09 DPE

2009 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,118 mi
Last recorded52,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 DPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 52,118 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 47,481 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 45,689 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 45,278 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,370 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 44,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 42,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 41,846 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,210 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 39,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,799 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,827 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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EF09 DPE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF09 DPE, 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 EF09 DPE registered?

EF09 DPE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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