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AG09 FAO

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,436 mi
Last recorded86,436 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 FAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 86,436 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 77,894 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,059 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 57,702 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,325 miles

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 43,675 miles

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Fail 21 Dec 2020 43,675 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 37,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,378 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 21,722 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 16,740 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 12,543 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge / cracking

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2015 12,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge / cracking

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 11,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside door mirror cover missing, sharp edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,646 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,759 miles

nearside front tyre is cracking & worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

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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AG09 FAO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AG09 FAO, 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 AG09 FAO registered?

AG09 FAO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is AG09 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG09 FAO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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