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ST09 KWR

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,205 mi
Last recorded100,205 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 KWR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,205 miles

BRAKE FAULT SIGN ON

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI AREA (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARMS ON O/S AND N/S ALL OF THEM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED SUBFRAME AND CONTROL ARMS ALL 8 ON O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 100,203 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BRAKE FAULT SIGN ON

OIL PRESSURE SIGN ON

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARMS ON O/S AND N/S ALL OF THEM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED SUBFRAME AND CONTROL ARMS ALL 8 ON O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 93,961 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 93,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 87,925 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 87,923 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 82,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,884 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 70,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edges (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 also wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly insecure

Fail 4 May 2017 70,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly insecure

Pass 2 May 2016 60,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 50,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 May 2014 41,647 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON AT DASH

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 32,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 22,555 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 22,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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ST09 KWR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST09 KWR, 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 ST09 KWR registered?

ST09 KWR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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