2009 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · FH09 EMF
2009 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 121,948 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FH09 EMF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2022
- 121,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH09 EMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 116 (FH09 EMF) between August 2012 and February 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FH09 EMF Mileage History
- 22/08/201232,136 mi
- 25/09/201342,311 mi+10,175 mi
- 24/09/201451,726 mi+9,415 mi
- 24/09/201562,397 mi+10,671 mi
- 22/09/201672,433 mi+10,036 mi
- 22/09/2017835,991 mi+763,558 mi
- 22/09/201783,182 mi-752,809 mi
- 24/09/201893,660 mi+10,478 mi
- 19/09/2019105,241 mi+11,581 mi
- 19/09/2019105,246 mi+5 mi
- 21/07/2020111,333 mi+6,087 mi
- 29/07/2020111,340 mi+7 mi
- 23/07/2021118,003 mi+6,663 mi
- 23/07/2021118,003 mi
- 24/02/2022121,948 mi+3,945 mi
Average of roughly 9,445 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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