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FN59 UVE

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,205 mi
Last recorded113,205 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 UVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,205 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 99,335 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,430 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 98,430 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear O/S DOOR MIRROR. NEW MIRROR STUCK ON. (3.3 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,217 miles

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

some brake pipes rusting

Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,217 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

rear wiper split

some brake pipes rusting

Pass 4 Jan 2020 89,371 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 89,365 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,334 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 56,248 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 14,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UVE is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN59 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

FN59 UVE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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