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FL09 NHB

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,351 mi
Last recorded135,351 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 NHB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 135,351 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has small chip zone B

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 122,798 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,232 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 111,227 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal -damaged disc (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,840 miles

engine cover/under-tray fitted obscuring vision too components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,712 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 97,712 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,393 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,054 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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FL09 NHB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FL09 NHB, 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 FL09 NHB registered?

FL09 NHB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is FL09 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 NHB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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