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FD09 FDU

2009 BMW 116

Brown Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,358 mi
Last recorded53,358 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 FDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,358 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 52,109 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 52,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,459 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 49,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,782 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 45,437 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 45,436 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 42,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 40,024 miles

both front tyres becoming scrubbed up / scuffed / small cuts developing 205 / 55 / 16

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

hand brake slightly unbalanced in operation

Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,838 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,584 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,630 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,960 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,387 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 FDU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

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

Is FD09 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 FDU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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