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FD09 ETK

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,152 mi
Last recorded94,152 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 ETK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 94,152 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edge - 205/50/17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2026 94,152 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edge - 205/50/17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2025 91,866 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,649 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 89,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,835 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 77,519 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,639 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 63,846 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,711 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,302 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,972 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 13,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 13,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 13,875 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 13,522 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,804 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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FD09 ETK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FD09 ETK, 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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FD09 ETK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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