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FV09 UPH

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,506 mi
Last recorded111,506 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 UPH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 111,506 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 111,502 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,705 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 99,340 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,506 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 86,459 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,480 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,123 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,022 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs inner edges slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,841 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,598 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,827 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UPH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FV09 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

FV09 UPH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is FV09 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 UPH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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