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FN09 VYK

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,984 mi
Last recorded128,984 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 128,984 miles

Advise n/s/r abs wire clip

o/s/r brake pad wire

Pass 17 Jan 2023 128,767 miles

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

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 26 Jan 2022 113,306 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated light on (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on the limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 113,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre obviously under inflated light on (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on the limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,449 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 90,447 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2019 57,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate delaminated and slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bold on outer edge and cracking in tread base (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge and cracking in tread base (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread base (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil on engine area

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,187 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,534 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,082 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 20,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,418 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 13,418 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

X2 nails in the OSR tyre

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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FN09 VYK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN09 VYK, 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 FN09 VYK registered?

FN09 VYK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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