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FY59 DXA

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,731 mi
Last recorded65,731 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 65,731 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 65,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,512 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 61,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,230 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 54,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,288 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,267 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,331 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 29,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 18,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,292 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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FY59 DXA is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FY59 DXA, 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 FY59 DXA registered?

FY59 DXA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is FY59 DXA safe to buy?

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