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AD09 FRF

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,216 mi
Last recorded120,216 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 FRF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 120,216 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 118,958 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 118,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,659 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 112,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2023 101,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 94,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,558 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,016 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,684 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 62,692 miles

Tread on both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,104 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,346 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,195 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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AD09 FRF 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 88.9%.

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 AD09 FRF, 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 AD09 FRF registered?

AD09 FRF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2009.

Is AD09 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 FRF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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