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SV09 ZVR

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,986 mi
Last recorded80,986 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 ZVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 80,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 80,986 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 75,609 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Apr 2024 75,608 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2023 71,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,423 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake performance lower than expected at o/s, test criteria just met

Fail 28 Feb 2022 66,423 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at flexible section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake performance lower than expected at o/s, test criteria just met

Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn and corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Feul tank cap seal perished/splitting.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look to be close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi section badly deteriorated.

Fuel tank/exhaust heat shield not fully secured.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing damage/rubbing on outer sidewall. 205/55 R16 91V - Bridgestone Turanza ER300. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Traction control warning flashing when driving although not indicating a system fault.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning on dash.

Various rear suspension bushes deteriorated although none resulting in excessive movment.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,430 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,632 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 May 2018 53,333 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,629 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,455 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 29,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wall perishing

offside front tyre wall perishing

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 30 May 2013 25,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & o/s/r tyres cracked

Fail 29 May 2013 25,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracked

Pass 22 May 2012 19,162 miles

all tyres perished on outer sidewalls

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 ZVR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVR, 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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SV09 ZVR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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