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FL59 NFM

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,263 mi
Last recorded154,263 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 154,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 154,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 141,546 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 141,545 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 130,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,545 miles

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,257 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 107,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,471 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,409 miles

engine, sill and under covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,069 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 55,069 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,648 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,097 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 NFM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NFM, 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 NFM registered?

FL59 NFM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FL59 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 NFM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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