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FE59 XLW

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 XLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 82,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,488 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 79,978 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 77,462 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,222 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,509 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Unable to inspect rear seat belts as its full

Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,714 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,473 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Sep 2017 55,333 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 37,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 36,356 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,012 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 XLW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE59 XLW, 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 FE59 XLW registered?

FE59 XLW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is FE59 XLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 XLW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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