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GV09 OZB

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,909 mi
Last recorded145,909 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 OZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 145,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable joint deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 140,141 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 134,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 134,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 127,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system flexable front joint damaged but not leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2021 118,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 114,297 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 101,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,664 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,195 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,733 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 50,031 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 38,324 miles

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

N/S/R tyre at 2.5mm

O/S/R tyre at 2.75mm

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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GV09 OZB is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV09 OZB, 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 GV09 OZB registered?

GV09 OZB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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