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FE59 TTY

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,712 mi
Last recorded148,712 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 TTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 148,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 131,096 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,407 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 112,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 56,794 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,167 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,981 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 31,979 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 29,877 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 29,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 20,702 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,783 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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FE59 TTY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TTY, 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 TTY registered?

FE59 TTY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is FE59 TTY safe to buy?

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