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EX59 FFY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,726 mi
Last recorded52,726 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 FFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 52,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 49,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Rear Both tyres slightly perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,920 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 45,920 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 42,423 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 39,121 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 27,602 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,485 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread wearing smooth

Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,278 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 7,936 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 5,637 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 FFY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EX59 FFY, 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 FFY registered?

EX59 FFY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is EX59 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 FFY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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