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VN09 AFE

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,490 mi
Last recorded162,490 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 AFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 162,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 162,386 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 154,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2020 147,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 136,436 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 126,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 118,369 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are on 3mm tread

Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,642 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2015 91,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,606 miles

front inner brake pads worn and getting low

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on inner raised treads and starting to go bald

o/s rear tyre tread has deep long cut, but no cords exposed

rear brake pads worn and low

Pass 22 Jun 2013 54,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,650 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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VN09 AFE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN09 AFE, 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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VN09 AFE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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