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CA59 XBE

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,333 mi
Last recorded135,333 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 XBE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 135,333 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 120,383 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 120,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 120,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wiper Blades Poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2020 105,514 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (Very loose/Weak) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 105,275 miles

oil leak engine areas

Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,180 miles

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking / perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,900 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,773 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 52,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,358 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 32,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,476 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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CA59 XBE is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA59 XBE, 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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CA59 XBE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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