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SW09 FOP

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,899 mi
Last recorded106,899 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FOP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 106,899 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 106,899 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 98,159 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 98,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 95,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 85,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,972 miles

near side rear tyre on limit

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2020 69,201 miles

rear brake discs pitted and worn

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,171 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 52,555 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 52,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,913 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,091 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 42,091 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,868 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,386 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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SW09 FOP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW09 FOP, 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 SW09 FOP registered?

SW09 FOP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SW09 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 FOP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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