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FY59 TWX

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,876 mi
Last recorded101,876 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,167 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 97,167 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative and o/s (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 74,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 63,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn to excess on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,202 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,773 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 43,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 TWX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY59 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

FY59 TWX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is FY59 TWX safe to buy?

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