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CX59 SXW

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,496 mi
Last recorded149,496 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 SXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 149,496 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 149,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 141,739 miles

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

Undertray missing some fixings

Fail 5 Sep 2024 141,730 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray missing some fixings

Fail 26 Jun 2024 141,715 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertray missing some fixings

Fail 20 Mar 2024 141,632 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertray missing some fixings

Fail 7 Mar 2024 141,106 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 124,934 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between turbo/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section to front flex-joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 118,378 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 116,299 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,641 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 107,507 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 91,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 91,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 86,537 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 86,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside componants

Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,570 miles

off side rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,081 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)

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 SXW is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SXW, 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 CX59 SXW registered?

CX59 SXW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is CX59 SXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 SXW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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