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VE09 AVO

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,156 mi
Last recorded144,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 AVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 144,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 130,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect more than slight but not excessive. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 119,554 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,903 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,611 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn low edges

offside front tyre worn edges and perished

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,649 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 72,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 46,909 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,090 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,205 miles

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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VE09 AVO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE09 AVO, 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 VE09 AVO registered?

VE09 AVO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is VE09 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE09 AVO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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