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V50 BLK

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,007 mi
Last recorded111,007 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 BLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 111,007 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 104,163 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prop doughnut rubber poor

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 96,441 miles

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2023 96,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/170 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi detreated

Pass 17 Aug 2022 85,568 miles

exhaust flexi deterated

Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,684 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 77,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,865 miles

front inner brake pads are starting to wear low

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and has a screw in it (non repairable)

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and on the inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2016 38,148 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2015 29,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,151 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,205 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 16,322 miles

nsr tyre punctured

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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V50 BLK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V50 BLK, 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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V50 BLK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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