MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper of 2 arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap seal cracked and perished
Fuel cap/seal cracking but still effective.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal cracking but still effective
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal cracking but still effective
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear seats covered by Dog bed (seatbelts not checked)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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FL59 GKN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 FL59 GKN, 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 GKN registered?
FL59 GKN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2009.
Is FL59 GKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for FL59 GKN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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