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FE59 CUW

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,362 mi
Last recorded132,362 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 CUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted and wet test rain

Fail 28 Oct 2022 132,362 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted and wet test rain

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

parking brake 16%

Pass 22 Oct 2021 116,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,469 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 107,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,192 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 95,192 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 89,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 89,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,271 miles

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

all tyre outer side walls slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2013 44,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,921 miles

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

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

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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FE59 CUW 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 73.3%.

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 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 FE59 CUW, 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 FE59 CUW registered?

FE59 CUW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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