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LA02 SSA

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,053 mi
Last recorded148,053 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 SSA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 148,053 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 113,688 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 113,688 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front section at flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 144,972 miles

Front both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2024 100,893 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2023 140,996 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs all round slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 136,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,446 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 66,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,627 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear lamp units cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 130,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 130,437 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 127,044 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 127,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 123,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 26,648 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 26,645 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 120,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 114,441 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 105,022 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 95,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,757 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LA02 SSA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LA02 SSA, 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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LA02 SSA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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