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EF51 XXX

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,221 mi
Last recorded117,221 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 XXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 117,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

tpms and brake pad warning light on during test

Fail 11 Nov 2025 117,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

tpms and brake pad warning light on during test

Pass 23 Oct 2024 112,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 112,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 107,007 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 106,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 95,733 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 95,733 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 91,378 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 80,930 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,662 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi loose

Pass 1 Oct 2016 61,411 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,129 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,273 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF tyre slight cut in tread

OSF tyre very close to exposing cords on outer edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 39,106 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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EF51 XXX is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EF51 XXX, 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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EF51 XXX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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