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FG09 ZSV

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,465 mi
Last recorded115,465 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 ZSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 115,465 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,833 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,784 miles

handbrake noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,556 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,115 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,096 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions to lean to register

Fail 5 Jan 2018 75,942 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

emissions to lean to register

Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,153 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre under covers damaged.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn 2mm.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,482 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 24,482 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 14,175 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 ZSV is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FG09 ZSV, 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 FG09 ZSV registered?

FG09 ZSV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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