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FY09 EYD

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,367 mi
Last recorded70,367 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 EYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 70,367 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,253 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 64,249 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 63,176 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 60,473 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2022 60,473 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 58,869 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,363 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 56,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,813 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,302 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 49,229 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,652 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing off on outer edges.

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 EYD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY09 EYD, 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 EYD registered?

FY09 EYD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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The MOT history for FY09 EYD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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