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AO59 FVW

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,938 mi
Last recorded112,938 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 FVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 112,938 miles

Nearside Front head lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 112,936 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front head lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,624 miles

Both offside jacking points missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Water ingress to nearside headlamp

Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked, permitting water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 81,901 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment poor parking brake effort (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge split to the plies 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked, permitting water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 77,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 75,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 72,082 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,820 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 61,820 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,788 miles

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

fronts tyres worn outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,449 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,575 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,986 miles

All tyres have small spilts treads and all tyres wear on edges.

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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AO59 FVW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO59 FVW, 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 AO59 FVW registered?

AO59 FVW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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