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TIG 2949

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,729 mi
Last recorded82,729 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 2949
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 82,729 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,170 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,655 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,629 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,073 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 48,919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,762 miles

both front and rear tyres slightly deteriorated on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,061 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,138 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 28,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,406 miles

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)

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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TIG 2949 is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TIG 2949, 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 TIG 2949 registered?

TIG 2949 is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is TIG 2949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIG 2949 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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