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FG09 ZWM

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,074 mi
Last recorded67,074 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 ZWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 67,074 miles

Engine drive belt worn/ damaged

Rear brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,328 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 66,327 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 65,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 64,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,021 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 63,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 61,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre splitting in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 55,455 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,910 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,928 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 40,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,122 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 31,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 27,253 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 ZWM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

FG09 ZWM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is FG09 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 ZWM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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