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VN09 ORA

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,718 mi
Last recorded101,718 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 ORA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 101,718 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 101,715 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel when in mot rolling road (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre outer side wall large cut / nick to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre low / bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,671 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 82,697 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 78,833 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,216 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 75,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,217 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,151 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,032 miles

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,345 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 ORA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

VN09 ORA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is VN09 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 ORA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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