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EF09 FYM

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,289 mi
Last recorded144,289 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 FYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 144,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 140,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 134,298 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate warning lamp has been masked off with black tape (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 134,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate warning lamp has been masked off with black tape (1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate warning lamp has been masked off with black tape (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 131,815 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,574 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,890 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 111,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 16 Dec 2016 110,825 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 99,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2015 73,955 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,747 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,613 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 41,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 41,599 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 20,339 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 FYM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF09 FYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF09 FYM registered?

EF09 FYM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is EF09 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 FYM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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