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CX59 SWN

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,149 mi
Last recorded92,149 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 SWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,149 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 83,178 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,998 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 75,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,656 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 72,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,206 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 69,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,380 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 66,380 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,743 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 55,219 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,554 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 32,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,625 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 SWN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX59 SWN registered?

CX59 SWN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is CX59 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 SWN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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