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FL59 MDE

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

201,586 mi
Last recorded201,586 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 MDE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 201,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 189,342 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 167,301 miles

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

No Emissions Detected

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arms On Body Mount to Hub Assembly Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 152,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 137,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 127,013 miles

Central Lower check flexi conection?

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sleight weep

Pass 10 Jun 2020 121,254 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 115,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,626 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 103,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 88,218 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 75,561 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,384 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,380 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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FL59 MDE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

FL59 MDE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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