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FL09 NGZ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,883 mi
Last recorded124,883 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 NGZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 124,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 117,253 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,248 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 108,461 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 108,461 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,764 miles

Front tyre both worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 66,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,919 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 41,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 May 2012 41,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FL09 NGZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL09 NGZ, 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 FL09 NGZ registered?

FL09 NGZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is FL09 NGZ safe to buy?

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