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SV09 GZG

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,195 mi
Last recorded67,195 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 GZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,195 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,502 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 53,502 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,947 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,543 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 40,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front arm on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear arm on rear axle. above spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,928 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,166 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 33,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,229 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 22,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 18,631 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2013 18,627 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle

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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SV09 GZG is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SV09 GZG, 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 SV09 GZG registered?

SV09 GZG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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