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VE09 SNX

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,507 mi
Last recorded228,507 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 SNX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 228,507 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 227,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 222,423 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake only just to standard and almost at full travel *

Pass 31 Jul 2024 215,547 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 203,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 185,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 165,833 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 165,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 165,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + perished 2454517 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Jul 2020 147,235 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 119,633 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 98,562 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,957 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,608 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 56,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,970 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 43,938 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

emergency tyre repair canistor out of date

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,993 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 SNX is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE09 SNX, 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 SNX registered?

VE09 SNX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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