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FV59 JTY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,504 mi
Last recorded155,504 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 155,504 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 140,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 138,256 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 135,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 125,966 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 125,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 115,696 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 115,696 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,440 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,347 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 JTY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 JTY, 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 JTY registered?

FV59 JTY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is FV59 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 JTY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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