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FV59 CWM

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,019 mi
Last recorded30,019 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 CWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 30,019 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 25,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre is perished all around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre is perished all around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 25,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre is perished all around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre is perished all around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 23,916 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 21,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,643 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,124 miles

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,654 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,237 miles

all tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,422 miles

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)

all tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 3 Apr 2013 12,264 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,288 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 CWM 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 93.8%.

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 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 CWM, 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 FV59 CWM registered?

FV59 CWM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is FV59 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 CWM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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