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FV09 UTC

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,630 mi
Last recorded84,630 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 UTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 84,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also has a misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear sub frame support bracket corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspected play in steering universal joint, unable to assess due to plastic covers (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 84,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also has a misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre age dated 2014

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear sub frame support bracket corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspected play in steering universal joint, unable to assess due to plastic covers (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,457 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,277 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,859 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 59,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,702 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 51,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly low (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,434 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all round brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,826 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,234 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,084 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 UTC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 UTC, 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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FV09 UTC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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