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FV59 ECY

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,477 mi
Last recorded135,477 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 ECY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 135,477 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 135,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 129,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,143 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 125,143 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,499 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,866 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,648 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 98,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 86,957 miles

emission too clean

plastic cover fitted under vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2014 82,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,346 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 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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What year was FV59 ECY registered?

FV59 ECY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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