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BN59 SGY

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,883 mi
Last recorded106,883 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 SGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 106,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (slight) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from back of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 103,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 96,386 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 89,213 miles

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

Offside Rear slight play

Pass 27 May 2022 82,251 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 76,757 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 73,521 miles

Front exhaust flexi broken

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,182 miles

both rear tyres getting low on 3 mm

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front slight damage to tyre outer side wall

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,820 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,500 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 14,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,898 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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BN59 SGY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BN59 SGY, 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 BN59 SGY registered?

BN59 SGY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is BN59 SGY safe to buy?

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