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FE59 YOC

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,317 mi
Last recorded115,317 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 115,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,055 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 23 Oct 2023 101,356 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 100,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,532 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust back box heat shield loose and rattles

exhaust front flexi split and slight blow

front tyres slight wear outer edges

n/s/f brake shows slight fluctuation in rollers

n/s/f jack point block missing

rear ABS pick up rings been rubbing on ABS sensors, joints corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded/bubbling in coating

slight noise when rear wheels spun

slight play in rear suspension arms

Fail 21 Oct 2019 92,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm, outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust back box heat shield loose and rattles

exhaust front flexi split and slight blow

front tyres slight wear outer edges

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bent

n/s/f brake shows slight fluctuation in rollers

n/s/f jack point block missing

rear ABS pick up rings been rubbing on ABS sensors, joints corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded/bubbling in coating

slight noise when rear wheels spun

slight play in rear suspension arms

Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,609 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated front and rear brake pads sensors not read any mileage? (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent a bit? (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking block missing?

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm but inner edge very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm but inner edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc inner face 2/3 corroded and sticking a bit nearside rear disc 1/3 corroded

a bit of play in rear suspension arms?

brake pipes in places outer coating bubbling up

Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,061 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 17 Oct 2017 77,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 24 Sep 2016 65,277 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,765 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn thin on inner shoulder.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,463 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 37,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,816 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 YOC is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YOC, 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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FE59 YOC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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