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EX59 FGC

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,383 mi
Last recorded114,383 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 114,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear light damage

bumper damage n s r

Fail 1 Apr 2025 114,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light damage

bumper damage n s r

Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe corroding through (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Pad wear indicator broken but plenty of Brake Pad left

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,568 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 2 Dec 2021 90,765 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 90,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,279 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,289 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 72,289 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

engine covers fitted

side skirts fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,644 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges..

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 FGC is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc 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 EX59 FGC, 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

How do I check the history of EX59 FGC?

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What year was EX59 FGC registered?

EX59 FGC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is EX59 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 FGC 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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