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YF09 FVH

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,303 mi
Last recorded69,303 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 FVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,303 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 56,121 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 56,121 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,222 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 41,385 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,701 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 34,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges and cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges and cracking in tread

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,669 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,131 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 29,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,828 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,783 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 13 Jun 2013 25,614 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing

rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,649 miles

rear tyres getting low

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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YF09 FVH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF09 FVH, 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 YF09 FVH registered?

YF09 FVH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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