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EX09 KNS

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,481 mi
Last recorded133,481 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 KNS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 133,481 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 133,475 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements marked (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 115,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing the 2mm marks. (4.1.E.1)

covers on engine bay and underneath

Fail 14 Dec 2017 115,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing the 2mm marks. (4.1.E.1)

covers on engine bay and underneath

Fail 13 Dec 2017 115,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 96,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f brake back plate damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2016 96,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f brake back plate damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,788 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,807 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 62,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,867 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 39,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions too low to read

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,739 miles

emissions too low to read

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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EX09 KNS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EX09 KNS, 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 EX09 KNS registered?

EX09 KNS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2009.

Is EX09 KNS safe to buy?

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