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FP09 NPU

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,591 mi
Last recorded152,591 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 NPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 152,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 139,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And weakened. Advise early replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 134,193 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 127,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 116,920 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 116,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,586 miles

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber bump stop missing

Fail 4 Jul 2019 103,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber bump stop missing

Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,250 miles

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 97,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate deteriorated

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,953 miles

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

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

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

Front windscreen has minor chip on upper n/s corner

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,761 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicator

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,267 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,455 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 NPU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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