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FG59 OBL

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,533 mi
Last recorded97,533 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 OBL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 97,533 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,275 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,962 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 77,339 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 77,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 74,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 71,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,854 miles

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

emission is too clean to test

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,446 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,926 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,018 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 40,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 34,377 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 14,823 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 14,823 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 OBL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FG59 OBL, 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 FG59 OBL registered?

FG59 OBL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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