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CX59 SHZ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,637 mi
Last recorded132,637 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 SHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 132,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear end corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 119,941 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 119,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 119,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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

Front exhaust blow

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,221 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,352 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Wipers smeary

Fail 17 Jun 2017 97,353 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on plastic inner wheel arch cover (4.1.D.2)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Wipers smeary

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,915 miles

Both front tyres under inflated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,350 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 58,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 41,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 41,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 35,433 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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CX59 SHZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX59 SHZ, 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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CX59 SHZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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