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FY09 ETR

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,998 mi
Last recorded128,998 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 ETR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 128,998 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 128,584 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 114,631 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 114,537 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,986 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,026 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,401 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,549 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,001 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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FY09 ETR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY09 ETR, 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 FY09 ETR registered?

FY09 ETR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is FY09 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 ETR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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