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VN09 ORO

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,942 mi
Last recorded86,942 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 ORO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 86,942 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,314 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 79,839 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 76,747 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 76,747 miles

Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 73,274 miles

exhaust front flexi perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,953 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,432 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,527 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,088 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs lipped

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,662 miles

N/S front tyre worn on nouter edge and wearing on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,289 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 ORO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

VN09 ORO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2009.

Is VN09 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 ORO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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