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FV09 UVG

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,416 mi
Last recorded101,416 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 UVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 101,416 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 101,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,696 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 94,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly positioned (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 88,923 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,557 miles

Offside Front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2021 85,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 79,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,757 miles

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

both nearisde tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2019 71,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both nearisde tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,219 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,078 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,559 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre low on outer and inner edge

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on extreme inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,164 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,864 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 UVG is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

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

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