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FD09 PRV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,377 mi
Last recorded117,377 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 PRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 117,377 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi pipe damage

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

Rear Differential corroded

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2025 112,451 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 112,236 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 112,103 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 105,033 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 94,112 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tpms light on

Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,922 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 82,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,932 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 70,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,872 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 61,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,467 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,422 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,031 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,650 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 PRV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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