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FH09 AUL

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,632 mi
Last recorded107,632 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 AUL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 107,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 102,918 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 97,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 92,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 87,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 83,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 76,941 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 71,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,663 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 69,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 67,484 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 62,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nearside Front 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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 51,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 14 Jul 2012 39,291 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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FH09 AUL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FH09 AUL, 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 FH09 AUL registered?

FH09 AUL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is FH09 AUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH09 AUL 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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