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FL59 FXT

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,953 mi
Last recorded126,953 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 FXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 126,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,528 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 88,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,410 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 68,410 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,440 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,576 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 42,266 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 42,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 32,765 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 32,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 FXT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FL59 FXT, 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 FL59 FXT registered?

FL59 FXT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is FL59 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 FXT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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