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FL59 MKE

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,724 mi
Last recorded40,724 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 40,724 miles

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

Front Tyres in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2025 40,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyres in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2024 39,952 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing .Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit...Replacement recommended...205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 39,952 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing .Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit...Replacement recommended...205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 38,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 38,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 37,488 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 33,756 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2020 33,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 32,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine guard is obscuring some components

under guards are obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,149 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 18,081 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 16,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to offside front wing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MKE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

FL59 MKE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is FL59 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 MKE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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