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FV09 VFP

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,178 mi
Last recorded133,178 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 133,178 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all around (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 133,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all around (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 130,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 130,898 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 123,368 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 18 May 2022 107,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 99,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 93,619 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 93,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,429 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 73,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,474 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,372 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 44,371 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,448 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 19,763 miles

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

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)

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 VFP is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

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

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