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V19 PDS

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,959 mi
Last recorded58,959 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV19 PDS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 58,959 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly cracking

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 55,351 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Dec 2024 55,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 48,952 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 43,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but not insecure

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 41,839 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2021 41,821 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 40,725 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 39,700 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 36,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 36,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 33,916 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 31,987 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 30,906 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2014 23,240 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,071 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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V19 PDS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V19 PDS, 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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V19 PDS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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