2009 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · BC53 SAM
2009 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 110,935 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC53 SAM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 110,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC53 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 116 (BC53 SAM) between October 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BC53 SAM Mileage History
- 02/10/201235,688 mi
- 11/09/201350,015 mi+14,327 mi
- 10/09/201457,975 mi+7,960 mi
- 22/07/201558,343 mi+368 mi
- 03/08/201666,192 mi+7,849 mi
- 09/08/201773,732 mi+7,540 mi
- 22/08/201881,239 mi+7,507 mi
- 22/08/201881,239 mi
- 03/09/201990,074 mi+8,835 mi
- 06/01/202193,321 mi+3,247 mi
- 03/03/202193,380 mi+59 mi
- 04/03/202193,380 mi
- 11/01/202595,558 mi+2,178 mi
- 30/12/2025110,935 mi+15,377 mi
Average of roughly 5,682 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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