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VN09 GAA

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,590 mi
Last recorded70,590 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 GAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,955 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 67,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 89V * RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 65,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50ZRF17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,818 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,334 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 55,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 89V RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50R17 89V RF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,586 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 37,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

management light on dash

Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,920 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,282 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 14,813 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 GAA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GAA, 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 VN09 GAA registered?

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

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