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FG09 VFV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 VFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 104,269 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,622 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,971 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 91,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,138 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 74,616 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,328 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 66,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear inner edge o/side front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear inner edge n/side front tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2017 54,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear inner edge n/side front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,348 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,348 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,598 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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FG09 VFV 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 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 FG09 VFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG09 VFV registered?

FG09 VFV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is FG09 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 VFV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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