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FV09 BPF

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,004 mi
Last recorded186,004 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 BPF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 186,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 186,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 180,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 175,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 170,896 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 170,896 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 167,598 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 167,598 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 164,200 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 159,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm straight arm in center off wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 155,408 miles

Oil leak engine ()

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 134,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 205/50/17 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire insecure

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 109,550 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2014 86,416 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 54,834 miles

centre seat belt clip missing

Pass 4 May 2012 38,964 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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FV09 BPF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV09 BPF, 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 FV09 BPF registered?

FV09 BPF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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