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FL59 DMY

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,786 mi
Last recorded151,786 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 DMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 151,786 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 147,943 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 136,363 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 2 Sep 2016 120,775 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 120,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,446 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,460 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres cracked.

uemissions too clean for detection.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,374 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 7 Sep 2012 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to be detected

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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FL59 DMY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FL59 DMY, 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 FL59 DMY registered?

FL59 DMY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is FL59 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 DMY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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