MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust flexible deteriorated
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
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Brake warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
front exhaust flex deteriorated
Front both sides, tyres in poor condition (cracked/split)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak around rear diff
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was VN09 LXZ registered?
VN09 LXZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2009.
Is VN09 LXZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN09 LXZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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