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FN09 VYZ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,714 mi
Last recorded105,714 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,714 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 80,715 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 80,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/ bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 71,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/ bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect blub fitted upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,097 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 58,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,039 miles

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

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 VYZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FN09 VYZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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