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SY09 NGU

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,133 mi
Last recorded93,133 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 NGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 93,133 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Minor damage to windscreen (various chips all less than 10mm in diameter)

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 93,131 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leak at rear of flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses deteriorated/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside (Body, rear subframe and arms corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen has minor damage various places (various chips les than 10mm in diameter)

Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,485 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor loose

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 88,045 miles

Minor damage to windscreen (various small chips in windscreen all less than 10mm in diameter)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 84,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose at rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose at rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil surrounding sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive prop-shaft seal gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view numerous chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 78,758 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor damage to windscreen at Offside Front lower (Small chip less than 10mm in diameter)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 70,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at rear of gearbox area (output shaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip less than 10mm in diameter at offside front lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 64,639 miles

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

Front exhaust flex corroded front

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,137 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi section coming away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor damage less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,108 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,923 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,882 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,366 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 22,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,730 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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SY09 NGU is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SY09 NGU, 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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SY09 NGU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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