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VE09 SVP

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,399 mi
Last recorded57,399 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 SVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 57,399 miles

Nearside front tyre worn (outer) edge

Offside front tyre worn smooth (outer) edge

TPMS light on dash

Fail 9 Apr 2026 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fixing clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre run flat tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn (outer) edge

Offside front tyre worn smooth (outer) edge

TPMS light on dash

Pass 14 Apr 2025 46,241 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 46,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 44,591 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 43,643 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 43,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 43,094 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 42,040 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 41,360 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 41,350 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 40,105 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 38,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,667 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 34,694 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front& rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,392 miles

Front & rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,882 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 15,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 SVP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 SVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE09 SVP?

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What year was VE09 SVP registered?

VE09 SVP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is VE09 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE09 SVP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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