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FV59 HMF

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,072 mi
Last recorded81,072 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,072 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 23 Jul 2021 80,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached arm ( chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,692 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 71,943 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light staying on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,691 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 50,634 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted mounting distorted brake hose fouling (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and spliting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,673 miles

advise n/s rear tyre devoid of tread inner section

Fail 5 Aug 2018 44,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise n/s rear tyre devoid of tread inner section

Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,577 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,523 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 26,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,041 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 12,841 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 HMF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HMF, 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 HMF registered?

FV59 HMF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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