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EX59 FFH

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,053 mi
Last recorded107,053 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 FFH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 107,053 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,462 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 97,362 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,308 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,381 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,952 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,640 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,461 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 73,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 66,882 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,954 miles

Front brake discs becoming lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Rear brake discs becoming lipped

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,083 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

offside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,026 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 FFH is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EX59 FFH, 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 FFH registered?

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

Is EX59 FFH safe to buy?

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