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SY09 XJV

2009 BMW 116

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,786 mi
Last recorded133,786 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 XJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 133,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 125,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 119,807 miles

underside corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 119,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 113,283 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 108,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 97,837 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 90,577 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 90,577 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring view to some under side components.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s-f tyre cracking around treads

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,426 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 XJV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

SY09 XJV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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