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CE09 FLV

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,867 mi
Last recorded114,867 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 FLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged lower section

Lower under tray fitted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 114,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged lower section

Lower under tray fitted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL CUT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 103,355 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO ENGINE MISFIRE (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL CUT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 98,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,648 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 93,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,468 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 86,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,712 miles

Offside front tyre very low on tread on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,505 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 57,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust flexy worn

n/s/f tyre has edge wear

Fail 22 Aug 2013 44,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust flexy worn

n/s/f tyre has edge wear

Pass 4 Aug 2012 30,648 miles

both rear tyres wearing low colse 1.6

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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CE09 FLV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CE09 FLV, 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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CE09 FLV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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