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SY09 NGV

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,684 mi
Last recorded92,684 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 NGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 92,684 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel cap sill slightly perished

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 82,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 75,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 68,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 65,848 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 58,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted on beam setter (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted on beam setter (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,560 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,129 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,668 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,301 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,045 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 31,960 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,615 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 25,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 18,809 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 17,404 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,099 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 NGV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NGV, 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 SY09 NGV registered?

SY09 NGV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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