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SV09 XYM

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,601 mi
Last recorded106,601 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 XYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,601 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 99,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 99,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,551 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2023 87,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,408 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,346 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,533 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 58,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2019 58,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,777 miles

nearside & offside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,322 miles

Front bothside tyres has cracks on tredth depth wall

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Rear bothside tyres has cracks on tredth depth wall

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

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,724 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 36,381 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,888 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XYM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

SV09 XYM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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