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X111 SMY

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,019 mi
Last recorded152,019 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 SMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 152,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 136,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 128,455 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 143,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 129,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 113,559 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,913 miles

exhaust back box missing and exhaust gasses melting underside of car

Pass 25 Jun 2022 100,913 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2021 112,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,036 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 105,310 miles

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 28 May 2019 77,025 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 95,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 22 May 2018 73,143 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 86,793 miles

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 5 Dec 2017 86,693 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,895 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 73,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,783 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,539 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit - Advise replacement

Undertray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2015 51,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2015 51,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,006 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,405 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,180 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,514 miles

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

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

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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X111 SMY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X111 SMY, 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 X111 SMY registered?

X111 SMY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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