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VO09 ZXF

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,189 mi
Last recorded120,189 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 ZXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 120,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,786 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively donut slightly perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2019 116,320 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 109,112 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 102,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 101,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 92,940 miles

Undercovers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2014 88,544 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 88,544 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 78,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,559 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 ZXF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZXF, 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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What year was VO09 ZXF registered?

VO09 ZXF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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