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VN09 ORC

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,886 mi
Last recorded134,886 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 134,886 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Rear prop shaft coupling split

Fail 26 Jan 2026 134,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear prop shaft coupling split

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 130,930 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Nearside hand brake reading low

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 124,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 117,198 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 117,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 108,730 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 108,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 102,202 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,827 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,923 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,606 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,239 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 ORC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

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

Is VN09 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 ORC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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