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VE51 SHA

2009 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,168 mi
Last recorded124,168 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 SHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 124,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 123,657 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 123,086 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 123,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 122,495 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 122,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 121,771 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 121,771 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 120,655 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 119,404 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 119,404 miles

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

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

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

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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VE51 SHA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE51 SHA, 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

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What year was VE51 SHA registered?

VE51 SHA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is VE51 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 SHA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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