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GK09 BFP

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,922 mi
Last recorded96,922 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 BFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,922 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,766 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 73,854 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 69,105 miles

Engine covers

Exhaust bracket broken at rear.

Rear Brake pad wear sensor insecure.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Jan 2019 69,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine covers

Exhaust bracket broken at rear.

Rear Brake pad wear sensor insecure.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,378 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

exhaust hanger broken

surface cut on n/s/r tyre sidewall

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 64,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure fouling driveshaft (1.9.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

exhaust hanger broken

surface cut on n/s/r tyre sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,847 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,463 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 20 Feb 2016 50,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,002 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,099 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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
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GK09 BFP is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GK09 BFP, 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.

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GK09 BFP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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