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EX59 FCJ

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,144 mi
Last recorded112,144 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,144 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 112,137 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 105,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,738 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,490 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,729 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear jacking point plastic block missing

Fail 1 Aug 2014 49,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear jacking point plastic block missing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,319 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 40,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,756 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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EX59 FCJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 EX59 FCJ, 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 EX59 FCJ registered?

EX59 FCJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is EX59 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 FCJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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