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ST09 FKS

2009 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,331 mi
Last recorded76,331 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 FKS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 76,331 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly perished/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 76,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall badly perished/split ( 205/55 VR16 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly perished/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hand brake readings low

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 73,354 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper rear arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear suspension components showing corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm rubber bushes slightly perished / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 70,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear suspension components showing corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm rubber bushes slightly perished / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,689 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 68,689 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,835 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished / splitting

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm, inner bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm, inner bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 65,833 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Around sump area - undertray preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal perished / splitting

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm, inner bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm, inner bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,415 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,277 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 61,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,829 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 56,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,657 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 39,372 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 39,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 31,375 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 31,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,753 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 14,871 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 10,343 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 9,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 9,558 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 8,339 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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ST09 FKS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ST09 FKS, 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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What year was ST09 FKS registered?

ST09 FKS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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