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FE09 URV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,383 mi
Last recorded119,383 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 URV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 119,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 119,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 112,145 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 112,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,717 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 104,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

wipers jumping and smearing

Fail 13 Jul 2021 100,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

wipers jumping and smearing

Pass 25 Nov 2019 99,213 miles

fuel cap seal perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2018 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 92,683 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,668 miles

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

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

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 79,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2014 72,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,548 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,216 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 URV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 URV, 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 URV registered?

FE09 URV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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