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CY09 FBB

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,573 mi
Last recorded131,573 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 FBB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2020 131,573 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 106,214 miles

BONNET IS DAMAGED

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

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

Offside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS VERY LOW

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Fail 20 May 2019 106,214 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT CLAMP IS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WIRES COMING THROUGH ON INNER TREAD SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET IS DAMAGED

BOTH N/S TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS ARE CUT

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

Offside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS VERY LOW

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,967 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2017 79,201 miles

Exhaust front pipe flex in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm limit

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,757 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,256 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,494 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,643 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 20,469 miles

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

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

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

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 FBB is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FBB, 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 FBB registered?

CY09 FBB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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