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BG59 XEA

2009 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,629 mi
Last recorded73,629 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 XEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 73,629 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 73,629 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,523 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 73,363 miles

Rear differential rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2023 73,006 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,542 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 69,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,691 miles

All tyres are cracked and split

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,175 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,755 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,441 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 34,092 miles

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

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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BG59 XEA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG59 XEA, 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 BG59 XEA registered?

BG59 XEA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is BG59 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 XEA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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