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EF09 FYZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,486 mi
Last recorded102,486 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 FYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear subframe and both sides rear suspensions corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 102,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear subframe and both sides rear suspensions corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut in sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 91,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 205/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut in sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 80,923 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,028 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,802 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,949 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 60,949 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,765 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 57,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2015 45,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 45,329 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,496 miles

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

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

unable to check n/s/r and centre rear seatbelts due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2013 39,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

unable to check n/s/r and centre rear seatbelts due to child seat fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2012 29,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front offside tyre has evidence of being run very under inflated and both ouside tread edges worn very low,

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,326 miles

front offside tyre has evidence of being run very under inflated and both ouside tread edges worn very low,

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 FYZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

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

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