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AP09 FZO

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,469 mi
Last recorded46,469 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 FZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 46,469 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 43,172 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 40,074 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 40,074 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 38,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 36,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 35,182 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 35,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 34,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 32,269 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 32,269 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 30,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2017 28,996 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 23,930 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 22,002 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,209 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2012 14,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 14,650 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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AP09 FZO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP09 FZO, 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 AP09 FZO registered?

AP09 FZO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is AP09 FZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 FZO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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