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FV09 GDF

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,196 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,398 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,329 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,839 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,875 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 47,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 42,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 23,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 16,324 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,888 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 GDF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV09 GDF registered?

FV09 GDF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is FV09 GDF safe to buy?

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