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FP59 ULG

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,315 mi
Last recorded142,315 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 ULG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 142,315 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 137,998 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 135,444 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 132,026 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 129,531 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 129,518 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 126,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 126,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 115,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 99,932 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 74,564 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 60,621 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,639 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,538 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,983 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 37,484 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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FP59 ULG is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FP59 ULG, 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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FP59 ULG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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