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FE09 GVN

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,834 mi
Last recorded70,834 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 GVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 70,834 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELT LOOSE

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

Rear REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 70,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELT LOOSE

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

Rear REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 61,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 56,539 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 47,274 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger near rear diff broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 47,274 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger near rear diff broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,032 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 40,534 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 40,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,547 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still seal

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,322 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,180 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 16,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,621 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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FE09 GVN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE09 GVN, 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 FE09 GVN registered?

FE09 GVN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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