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EX59 FPL

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,968 mi
Last recorded83,968 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 83,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 81,858 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 81,858 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,711 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 71,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,167 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,938 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 41,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,903 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

rear brake pads aprox 75%worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,047 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2015 21,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 15,556 miles

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

rear disc slightly lipped

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,287 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 14,287 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/F tyre 3-4mm outer tread edge (205/50R17 87V RFT)

O/S/R tyre 2-3mm outer tread edge close to centre (205/50 R17 87V RFT)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

reset emission warning light

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 FPL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

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

Is EX59 FPL safe to buy?

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