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FP09 NOU

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,573 mi
Last recorded126,573 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 NOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 126,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 111,669 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 99,267 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 94,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring on driveshaft is chafed. (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring on driveshaft is chafed. (1.6 (e))

Parking brake lever action is tight and approaching end of reserve travel.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,374 miles

under trays and engine covers obstructing some parts

Pass 8 Aug 2015 53,854 miles

both front tyres worn on outer tread

topped up washers for m.o.t

Pass 26 Jul 2014 48,447 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,574 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 41,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,322 miles

nsf alloy wheel distorted on inner bead rim

rear pads worn to legal limit

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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FP09 NOU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FP09 NOU, 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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FP09 NOU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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