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KA52 ERA

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,431 mi
Last recorded152,431 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA52 ERA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 152,431 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside front shock absorber has uplift

Pass 30 Apr 2024 145,277 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 139,951 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 139,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 133,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 129,957 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 125,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 119,910 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 119,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 111,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 103,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 98,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under-trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,165 miles

offside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

offside rear tyre split on inner side wall

Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,165 miles

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

offside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

offside rear tyre split on inner side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2014 73,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,381 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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KA52 ERA is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KA52 ERA, 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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KA52 ERA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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