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CN59 FFP

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,016 mi
Last recorded123,016 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 FFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 123,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,600 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 118,589 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 112,878 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 112,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 107,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 107,737 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,428 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 96,477 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,552 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 91,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,692 miles

chips on screen

o/s/r tyre slightly perished & on limit

Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,692 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chips on screen

o/s washer weak

o/s/r tyre slightly perished & on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,901 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 18 Aug 2016 80,898 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2015 74,246 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,641 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 67,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 53,162 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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CN59 FFP is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CN59 FFP, 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 CN59 FFP registered?

CN59 FFP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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