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FY09 VUR

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,359 mi
Last recorded35,359 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 35,359 miles

Fuel cap sill starting to crack

Pass 3 Oct 2024 35,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 34,798 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 34,529 miles

All 4 tyres cracking 195/55R16

Fuel cap sill cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55R16 ()

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 33,128 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 32,388 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 30,991 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished all around the outside sidewall and inside sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished all around the outside sidewall and inside sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre is perished all around the outside sidewall and inside sidewall.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 27,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre is perished all around the outside sidewall and inside sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished all around the outside sidewall and inside sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre is perished all around the outside sidewall and inside sidewall.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,265 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 21,677 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 19,289 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 VUR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

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

Is FY09 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 VUR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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