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EF59 FXR

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,055 mi
Last recorded112,055 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 FXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 112,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (l))

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))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 May 2023 105,535 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 98,848 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 98,848 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 92,857 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 87,673 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,306 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 78,258 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 78,258 miles

Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,613 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 73,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 68,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,469 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

could not check sills , covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF59 FXR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF59 FXR, 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 EF59 FXR registered?

EF59 FXR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is EF59 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 FXR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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