CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY09 ZGE

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,396 mi
Last recorded55,396 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 ZGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 55,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Surface rust on inner sill

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

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Surface rust on inner sill

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 54,189 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 54,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Locking bolt missing from track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 53,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 49,766 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 48,880 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,782 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,103 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing quicker on the outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 33,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,271 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY09 ZGE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ZGE, 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

How do I check the history of FY09 ZGE?

You can check the full history of FY09 ZGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY09 ZGE registered?

FY09 ZGE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is FY09 ZGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 ZGE 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.

Does FY09 ZGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY09 ZGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.