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FE09 LBZ

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,378 mi
Last recorded119,378 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 LBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 119,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 112,134 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 112,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lopwer front arm ball joint worn and loose in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 104,386 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 104,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 98,998 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 93,965 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,735 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,143 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 84,141 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 80,971 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Apr 2017 78,264 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,340 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,976 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,421 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 LBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE09 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

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

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