2009 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · ML09 KBU
2009 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2009. Recorded mileage 70,312 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ML09 KBU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2021
- 70,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML09 KBU 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 (ML09 KBU) between August 2011 and August 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2021 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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.
ML09 KBU Mileage History
- 08/08/201118,797 mi
- 06/08/201224,668 mi+5,871 mi
- 07/08/201330,852 mi+6,184 mi
- 28/07/201436,560 mi+5,708 mi
- 10/08/201543,057 mi+6,497 mi
- 09/08/201649,895 mi+6,838 mi
- 09/08/201649,895 mi
- 01/09/201755,712 mi+5,817 mi
- 03/09/201862,177 mi+6,465 mi
- 29/08/201964,839 mi+2,662 mi
- 29/08/201964,839 mi
- 28/08/202069,188 mi+4,349 mi
- 26/08/202170,312 mi+1,124 mi
- 26/08/202170,312 mi
Average of roughly 5,126 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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