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KR09 CTE

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,545 mi
Last recorded64,545 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 CTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,545 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 64,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 59,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 55,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 53,189 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 50,682 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,312 miles

Undertray Fitted Obscuring Components.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in 'A' zone (approx. 8mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 39,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in 'A' zone (approx. 8mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,747 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 31,747 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,411 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Mar 2017 26,411 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,058 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 17,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2013 14,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2013 14,022 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,331 miles

Advise early replacment of o/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r tyres

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 10,331 miles

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

Advise early replacment of o/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r tyres

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre showing cords

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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KR09 CTE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR09 CTE, 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 KR09 CTE registered?

KR09 CTE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is KR09 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 CTE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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