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FN59 UUF

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 UUF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 100,464 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,237 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 85,438 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 85,438 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,214 miles

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

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

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

underbody trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 80,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad at 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad at 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 74,068 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad at 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad at 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres worn low on outer edges

rear discs badly worn

rear pads low

Pass 27 Jun 2015 53,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,199 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 39,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2012 29,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FN59 UUF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN59 UUF, 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 FN59 UUF registered?

FN59 UUF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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