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EX59 FBU

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,088 mi
Last recorded85,088 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 FBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,088 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 85,088 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,002 miles

engine management light is on dash

Fail 7 Dec 2016 62,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on dash

Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,863 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 2 Oct 2015 51,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,348 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,990 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 30,990 miles

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

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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EX59 FBU is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EX59 FBU, 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 EX59 FBU registered?

EX59 FBU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is EX59 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 FBU shows 11 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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