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SV09 GZN

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 GZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 98,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEVEL SENSOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,635 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,174 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,275 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf side wall cut

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,804 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,555 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,319 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 58,319 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensors (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 55,176 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 55,176 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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 19 Feb 2014 49,623 miles

advise(both rear tyres & n,s,f tyres marginal)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise(both rear tyres & n,s,f tyres marginal)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,693 miles

advise(brake pad warning light on )

advise(front blades smearing screen slightly)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,456 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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SV09 GZN is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SV09 GZN, 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 SV09 GZN registered?

SV09 GZN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SV09 GZN safe to buy?

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