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FY59 POV

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,442 mi
Last recorded124,442 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,442 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 111,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 105,977 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted osf & osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf & osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 105,977 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted osf & osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf & osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 90,516 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside+nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 83,512 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,108 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,753 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,129 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,376 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 POV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 POV, 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 FY59 POV registered?

FY59 POV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is FY59 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 POV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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