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XO07 ABZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,788 mi
Last recorded144,788 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO07 ABZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 144,788 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 135,215 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 135,213 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 130,875 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 122,637 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper inop

Test carry out wet condition

Fail 21 Nov 2022 122,633 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Test carry out wet condition

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper inop

Pass 6 Nov 2021 114,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,451 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 99,937 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 99,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,385 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,759 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in poor condition on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,661 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 51,431 miles

O/S/F & O/S/R Tyres outer walls slightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/sn/s rear tyre side walls starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear tyre side wall starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,259 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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XO07 ABZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XO07 ABZ, 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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XO07 ABZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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