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VN09 LXZ

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,468 mi
Last recorded139,468 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 139,468 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 137,613 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 134,429 miles

Front Exhaust flexible deteriorated

Fail 31 Dec 2020 134,393 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexible deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2019 129,830 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Dec 2018 109,984 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,284 miles

Front both sides, tyres in poor condition (cracked/split)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 90,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both sides, tyres in poor condition (cracked/split)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,064 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 60,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,684 miles

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

Oil leak around rear diff

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,346 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,398 miles

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

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 LXZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VN09 LXZ, 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 VN09 LXZ registered?

VN09 LXZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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