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HW09 FOK

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,966 mi
Last recorded125,966 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FOK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 125,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire damaged

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 125,954 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire damaged

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 121,395 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 121,372 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,911 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 113,910 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,790 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 106,790 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 94,999 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 94,999 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Like someone's tried to put the bulb in with chopsticks and brut force (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,250 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,119 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,379 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side has slightly perishing on side wall ... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 54,218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,628 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 May 2012 26,064 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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HW09 FOK is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW09 FOK, 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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HW09 FOK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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