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FD09 EXV

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,461 mi
Last recorded166,461 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 EXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 166,461 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 149,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear BRAKE WARE INDICATOR WIRE DAMAGED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 149,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear BRAKE WARE INDICATOR WIRE DAMAGED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 133,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure and fouling suspension

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 133,429 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure and fouling suspension

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,522 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive Shaft Oil Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 122,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive Shaft Oil Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 109,877 miles

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

Nearside headlight damp inside lens

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 109,873 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment performance below limit 13% minimum required 16% (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside headlight damp inside lens

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,633 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,893 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,967 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,551 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,374 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,302 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,072 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 EXV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD09 EXV, 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 FD09 EXV registered?

FD09 EXV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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