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EJ09 FCO

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,672 mi
Last recorded132,672 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 FCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 132,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 117,941 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 107,400 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 96,770 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,216 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,214 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,360 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 76,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,898 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,328 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,576 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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EJ09 FCO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ09 FCO, 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 EJ09 FCO registered?

EJ09 FCO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is EJ09 FCO safe to buy?

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