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CY09 FAJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,421 mi
Last recorded110,421 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 FAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 110,421 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 107,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake weak

emissions only just passed

Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,846 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,846 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,865 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 100,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,320 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 95,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,485 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,382 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 61,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,285 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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CY09 FAJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CY09 FAJ, 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 CY09 FAJ registered?

CY09 FAJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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