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FV09 VFR

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,531 mi
Last recorded145,531 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VFR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 145,531 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 145,531 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective exhaust flexi broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 128,376 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 128,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 116,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 103,779 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,476 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 97,476 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 88,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,962 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 59,774 miles

Parking brake application uneven requires adjustment

Fail 28 Jun 2014 59,491 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 VFR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

FV09 VFR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is FV09 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 VFR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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