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T800 AVL

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,414 mi
Last recorded90,414 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT800 AVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 90,414 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 90,414 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 89,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 89,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 89,182 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 86,841 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 86,472 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 86,472 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,060 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 85,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,377 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,733 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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T800 AVL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T800 AVL, 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 T800 AVL registered?

T800 AVL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is T800 AVL safe to buy?

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