MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to rear sub frame
corrosion to underside of vehicle
exhaust flexi deteriorated
offside front tyre slightly wearing inside edge
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to rear sub frame
corrosion to underside of vehicle
exhaust flexi deteriorated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
exhaust flexi deteriorated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front Silencer mount broke (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front Silencer mount broke (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
low emissions no readings recorded
engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
front brake discs wearing thin
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall also close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
front and rear brake pad sensors disconected
front brake discs wearing thin
low emissions no readings recorded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake warning light on dash on
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions readings low no readings recorded
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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VN09 WHW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 WHW, 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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VN09 WHW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2009.
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