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FV59 LDX

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,417 mi
Last recorded101,417 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 LDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 101,417 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 101,399 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 90,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and edge wear at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres close to limit and edge wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 86,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and edge wear at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Play at lower outer bush. Bolt loose. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres close to limit and edge wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,665 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,422 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

offside front tyre deteriorated, inner and outer edges of tread area wearing low

tyre size-205/50/17

Fail 23 Jan 2019 79,422 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault DSC warning lamp illuminated (7.12 (e))

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

offside front tyre deteriorated, inner and outer edges of tread area wearing low

tyre size-205/50/17

Pass 15 Feb 2018 73,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,163 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 62,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,087 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge, but not showing cords

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,847 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 47,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,260 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,913 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LDX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

FV59 LDX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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