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FV59 OHZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,751 mi
Last recorded73,751 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2024 73,751 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Body component likely to become detached bonnet lock cannot lock (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 28 Sep 2023 69,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,933 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 65,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,282 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2021 63,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,520 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,612 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 59,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pad sensor off from pads

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,573 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,578 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 46,078 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

both front brake discs are lipped

both rear brake discs lipped

front and rear brake pads clos to 1.5mm

Pass 29 Dec 2014 37,926 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 29,975 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 29,909 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,576 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 OHZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OHZ, 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 OHZ registered?

FV59 OHZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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