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FV09 XYR

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 XYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 72,467 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 69,648 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,947 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,475 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rears. (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rears (3.5.1i)

underside , engine & outersill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,478 miles

cut in o/s front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2012 18,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing at inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,749 miles

both front tyres wearing at inner and outer edge

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 XYR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

FV09 XYR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is FV09 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 XYR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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