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EF09 FYD

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,952 mi
Last recorded159,952 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 FYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 159,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,310 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,164 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 137,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 137,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 127,511 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 114,934 miles

Emissions too clean to be tested

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 114,934 miles

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

Emissions too clean to be tested

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,361 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,469 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,922 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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EF09 FYD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF09 FYD, 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 EF09 FYD registered?

EF09 FYD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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