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FG59 BOH

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,006 mi
Last recorded63,006 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 BOH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 63,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 50,129 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 50,116 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 48,729 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 46,517 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 46,516 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,445 miles

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

Nearside parking brake effort

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,458 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 42,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose requires att (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose requires att (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,098 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 41,097 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 38,237 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 34,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 32,156 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 28,351 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 28,349 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,542 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 19,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 19,759 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,461 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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FG59 BOH is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG59 BOH, 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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FG59 BOH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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