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FV09 YXB

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,197 mi
Last recorded77,197 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 YXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 77,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 73,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,752 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 53,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,514 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 6 Mar 2019 41,739 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,008 miles

Both front tyre slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,937 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,527 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 31,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads look approx 50% worn

rera pads look approx 50% worn

service due light showing

Pass 29 Aug 2015 31,410 miles

front pads look approx 50% worn

rera pads look approx 50% worn

service due light showing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,920 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,044 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,754 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 YXB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV09 YXB registered?

FV09 YXB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is FV09 YXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 YXB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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