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FY59 DXH

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,455 mi
Last recorded127,455 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 127,455 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 127,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 121,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stright arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 121,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stright arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 115,238 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,368 miles

Front exhaust flexy, deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,413 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,216 miles

exhaust front flexible joint worn

n/s rear tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,339 miles

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

n/s front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,380 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on o/edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 DXH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY59 DXH, 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 DXH registered?

FY59 DXH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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