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KN09 CWX

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,898 mi
Last recorded121,898 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 CWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 121,898 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,910 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket corroded.

Offside Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 88,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,919 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,149 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner EDGE URGENT 205/50/17 RUN FLAT

Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,102 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

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

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,605 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake warning light on

windscreen chipped swept area

Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,963 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,396 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 16,396 miles

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

Offside 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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KN09 CWX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KN09 CWX, 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 KN09 CWX registered?

KN09 CWX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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