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FG09 ZTY

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 ZTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 117,759 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 111,012 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,403 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,078 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 93,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 92,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex started to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail inner tread edge ()

Fail 2 Mar 2019 92,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex started to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail inner tread edge ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,253 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,252 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 78,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 May 2017 78,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2016 73,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2015 68,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 61,168 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 May 2013 53,058 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,514 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 ZTY is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG09 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

FG09 ZTY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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