MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no light showing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers / under trays
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened nsf (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)
Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened nsf (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)
advise rear disc's slight rusting
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW09 VDM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SW09 VDM, 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 VDM registered?
SW09 VDM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2009.
Is SW09 VDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW09 VDM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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