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VO09 UXA

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,280 mi
Last recorded205,280 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 UXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 205,280 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 205,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 189,263 miles

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

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

Rear High level brake light not working

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 172,766 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 2 Jul 2022 172,767 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2021 154,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 137,075 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 137,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous not to calliper (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous not to calliper (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 120,076 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,085 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,887 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 86,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,329 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,784 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,209 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 UXA is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc 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 VO09 UXA, 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 UXA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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