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KP03 MED

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,390 mi
Last recorded86,390 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 MED
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 86,390 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 86,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 74,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged various chucks out of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 67,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 57,474 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 56,431 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 56,425 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 47,653 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 47,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,490 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 46,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,737 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge slightly

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge slightly

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,508 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 30,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,441 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 21,441 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 12,255 miles

brake linings to be checked

Pass 29 Nov 2014 9,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 7,645 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in tyre side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2012 5,365 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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KP03 MED is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP03 MED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP03 MED registered?

KP03 MED is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is KP03 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 MED shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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