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FY59 ELC

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,022 mi
Last recorded121,022 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ELC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 121,022 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,814 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 105,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 100,201 miles

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

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 19 May 2021 97,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 96,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flex worn

Pass 29 May 2019 94,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 89,380 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 84,486 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 78,621 miles

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

slight smear front wipers

Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,901 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,846 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 62,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ELC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ELC, 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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FY59 ELC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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