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FP09 XGB

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

183,283 mi
Last recorded183,283 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 XGB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 183,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 183,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 172,398 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 162,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 150,254 miles

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

N/S/F tyre on legal limit

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 139,569 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 134,896 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from rear diff seal

stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2020 134,896 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure flexy split (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from rear diff seal

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2019 122,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,647 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,847 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,785 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 50,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Pass 28 May 2013 40,119 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,088 miles

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 XGB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

FP09 XGB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is FP09 XGB safe to buy?

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