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FY09 VUP

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,217 mi
Last recorded52,217 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 52,217 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 51,329 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 50,600 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 49,044 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 47,902 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp unit has condensation, no effect on emitted lights

Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,994 miles

condensation/water in offside front headlamp

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 4 Dec 2018 42,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,898 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

offside front tyre perished on the outer edge

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,951 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 36,861 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake discs slightly lipped/worn

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs slightly lipped/ worn

nearside rear mechanical brake component has slightly restricted free movement

Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,527 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

nearside rear jacking block missing

Pass 3 Dec 2014 30,755 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,842 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 VUP 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 FY09 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

FY09 VUP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is FY09 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 VUP 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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