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X222 TLP

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,441 mi
Last recorded80,441 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX222 TLP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 80,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 72,387 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 72,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 62,265 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 52,881 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 38,084 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 38,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/r17 88v goodyear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,221 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

small screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,711 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,239 miles

Front wipers light smearing.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,476 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 12,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 12,665 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,474 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,034 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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X222 TLP 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 X222 TLP, 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 X222 TLP registered?

X222 TLP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is X222 TLP safe to buy?

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