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FV59 EDF

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,249 mi
Last recorded87,249 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 EDF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 87,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,662 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 83,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 81,402 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,925 miles

NSR + OSR + OSF tyres on legal limit (advise to replace)

suspect NSF spring not fitted correctly

Fail 4 Nov 2021 75,925 miles

NSR + OSR + OSF tyres on legal limit (advise to replace)

Position lamp not working OSR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

suspect NSF spring not fitted correctly

Stop lamp(s) all not working OS (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,639 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking n/s/r 2.3mm o/s/r 2.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking n/s/r 2.3mm o/s/r 2.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 68,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED, CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,358 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 64,358 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 35,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,810 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,139 miles

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

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

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 EDF is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

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

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