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FV59 BXZ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,380 mi
Last recorded128,380 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 128,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

eml light flashing

Pass 12 Nov 2024 121,411 miles

Rear Heat shield insecure

Vehicle has corrosion underbody, sills, subframe and suspension components

Fail 12 Nov 2024 121,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Vehicle has corrosion underbody, sills, subframe and suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2023 113,802 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 113,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 109,251 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 109,251 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 87,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,756 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,935 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 Front 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 16 Oct 2012 31,831 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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FV59 BXZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey 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 FV59 BXZ, 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 FV59 BXZ registered?

FV59 BXZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is FV59 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 BXZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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