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FV59 EDC

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,821 mi
Last recorded46,821 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 EDC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,821 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 43,914 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wire disconnected

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 43,914 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad wire disconnected

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 39,284 miles

Offside Rear brake pad indicator not fitted

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 39,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear brake pad indicator not fitted

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 36,388 miles

Offside Rear brake wear indicator not fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear pad warning sensor not fitted to pad

Pass 19 Nov 2020 30,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 26,880 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 25,853 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,055 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 18,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge! (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge ! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,360 miles

Front.tyres.worn.on.outer.edges

Pass 10 Oct 2013 14,838 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EDC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

FV59 EDC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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