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BG59 XED

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,619 mi
Last recorded100,619 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 XED
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,619 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 90,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 79,627 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 79,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 68,489 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2017 63,265 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 63,265 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil level low

Pass 23 May 2016 58,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

right rear tyre punctured.

Fail 10 May 2014 45,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 45,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,624 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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BG59 XED is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BG59 XED, 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 BG59 XED registered?

BG59 XED is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is BG59 XED safe to buy?

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