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FP09 VCA

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,061 mi
Last recorded99,061 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 VCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 85,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 74,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 59,625 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 49,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 45,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 45,073 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 45,073 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 43,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 40,069 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 39,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 33,346 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 29,732 miles

emissions too lean to generate reading

Pass 21 May 2012 25,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VCA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FP09 VCA, 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 FP09 VCA registered?

FP09 VCA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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