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BX59 FXT

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,903 mi
Last recorded107,903 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 FXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 107,903 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 107,887 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,913 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 96,275 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,221 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components have slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,872 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,835 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,552 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 88,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,194 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,186 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,527 miles

Both front badly tyres worn uneven on outer edges

Nearside rear outer brake pad fitted wrong way round

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator not connected to brake pad

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,019 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,905 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,945 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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BX59 FXT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc 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 BX59 FXT, 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 BX59 FXT registered?

BX59 FXT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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