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FP59 XVX

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 XVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 90,148 miles

general corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2025 76,688 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

beam deflector fitted to o/s headlamp

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes slightly swollen under plastic coating

o/s parking brake efficiency low

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2025 76,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side, maybe left hand drive headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bulb failure warning illuminated, n/s reverse inop

fuel cap seal cracking

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes slightly swollen under plastic coating

o/s parking brake efficiency low

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,889 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 66,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,360 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,192 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,953 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Service due

Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,733 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,388 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,295 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,988 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 39,988 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,556 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 22,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2013 15,961 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 12,717 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 XVX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XVX, 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 FP59 XVX registered?

FP59 XVX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is FP59 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 XVX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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