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SX09 KBJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,441 mi
Last recorded114,441 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX09 KBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 114,441 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 108,599 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 108,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 22 May 2024 100,135 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 100,133 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety ON TO EXHAUST (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

SERVICE LAMP ON

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 93,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 93,239 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 88,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 85,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,365 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 65,365 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 58,399 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,969 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,063 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 17,063 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2012 12,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SX09 KBJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SX09 KBJ, 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 SX09 KBJ registered?

SX09 KBJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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