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BX59 NBG

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,315 mi
Last recorded172,315 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 NBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 172,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 155,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 155,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt have marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides upper arms inner bushes, both marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 148,005 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 140,672 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,285 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 111,357 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,939 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,543 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,962 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 76,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,559 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,531 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 NBG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

BX59 NBG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is BX59 NBG safe to buy?

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