MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
Additional braking device inoperative parking brake light stays on, After releasing the parking brake lever (1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure structure failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both side (5.2.3 (l))
tyre pressure light on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Jacking block missing
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not damaged (yet), routed through coil spring (1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured pad warning and abs sensor wire routed through coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Red TPMS warning illuminated
undertray damged
Offside Rear Tyre visibly under inflated, inner side wall damaged and ridged
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split & leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
Oil leak rear diff ()
Rear tyres worn
handbrake has some travel
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
Oil leak rear diff ()
Rear tyres worn
handbrake has some travel
emission too clean
plastic cover fitted under vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
emissions too clean to register smoke test due to DPF
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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FV59 ECY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ECY, 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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FV59 ECY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2009.
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