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VO09 RDX

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,649 mi
Last recorded120,649 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 RDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,649 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 120,649 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 110,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 107,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda level at maximum allowable level, advise investigation

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF brake flexi heavy cracking, advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF front suspension arm inner bush degraded allowing large amount of play, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR service brake slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF brake flexi heavy cracking, advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF front suspension arm inner bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, OSR low

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSR service brake slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 104,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF brake flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF front suspension arm inner bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF brake flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 104,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bulb failure warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF brake flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF front suspension arm inner bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF brake flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose O/S wing mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 100,906 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet primary catch loop slightly loose (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF brake flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF brake flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR upper suspension arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 95,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Imbalance to parking brake, advise investigation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to windscreen, Zone A, less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 91,226 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight surface cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre has surface cracks on outer wall

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,810 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,809 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,747 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,998 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 60,998 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,910 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,389 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,329 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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VO09 RDX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VO09 RDX, 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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VO09 RDX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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