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FV09 GPK

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,702 mi
Last recorded117,702 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 GPK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 117,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 84,495 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,039 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 79,039 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 78,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 77,042 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 77,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,135 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,500 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Fail 27 Jul 2015 50,485 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction when hand brake lever is let off warning light stops on (3.1.7)

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,645 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,333 miles

couldnt produce print out for emission data due to reading to low

Pass 6 Oct 2012 27,799 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 24,341 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 GPK 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 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 FV09 GPK, 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 GPK registered?

FV09 GPK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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