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FV59 LPO

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

215,863 mi
Last recorded215,863 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 LPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2024 215,863 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 204,164 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 192,871 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 192,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 187,793 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 186,714 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 185,098 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 185,088 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 2 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 178,890 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover fitted/side sills fitted

wiper blades smeary/n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2016 171,478 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 171,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 163,092 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 147,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 125,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,772 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 LPO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LPO, 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 LPO registered?

FV59 LPO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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The MOT history for FV59 LPO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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