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EFC 4V

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,123 mi
Last recorded55,123 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 4V
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 55,123 miles

Offside Front headlight has water ingress but not affecting light source

Fail 15 Apr 2026 55,121 miles

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

Offside Front headlight has water ingress but not affecting light source

Pass 25 Sep 2024 49,199 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 47,308 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 45,486 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 43,522 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 41,631 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 41,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 39,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,528 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 37,528 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 35,542 miles

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

both rear brake pads low

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,378 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 34,376 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,930 miles

some body damage to ns front pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2015 31,160 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 29,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,882 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 22,211 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,211 miles

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

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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EFC 4V is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFC 4V, 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 EFC 4V registered?

EFC 4V is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is EFC 4V safe to buy?

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