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EA09 FDZ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

221,165 mi
Last recorded221,165 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 FDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 221,165 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 211,099 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 211,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 201,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 201,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached rubber bush (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 148,541 miles

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 21 May 2021 148,539 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 28 May 2020 71,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,004 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,623 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,625 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,198 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,822 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,605 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,497 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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EA09 FDZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA09 FDZ, 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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EA09 FDZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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