2009 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · N40 DBM
2009 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 163,221 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
N40 DBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 163,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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N40 DBM Mileage History
- 22/09/2023137,877 mi
- 18/09/2024150,015 mi+12,138 mi
- 18/09/2024150,015 mi
- 22/09/2025163,221 mi+13,206 mi
- 22/09/2025163,221 mi
Average of roughly 12,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N40 DBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 116 (N40 DBM) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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