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T26 UNE

2009 BMW 116

Multi-colour Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,465 mi
Last recorded90,465 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 UNE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,465 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,402 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,137 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 75,368 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,301 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,809 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight cracking to rear prop donut

Pass 18 Nov 2016 53,215 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 51,559 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,601 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,605 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 44,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,115 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,014 miles

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

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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T26 UNE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Multi-colour with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T26 UNE, 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 T26 UNE registered?

T26 UNE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is T26 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T26 UNE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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