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SW09 BSY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,310 mi
Last recorded76,310 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 BSY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 76,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 May 2019 76,306 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,145 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear middle back box (6.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 67,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,787 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 20 Nov 2015 61,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb upside down (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,749 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,301 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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SW09 BSY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SW09 BSY, 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 SW09 BSY registered?

SW09 BSY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is SW09 BSY safe to buy?

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