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FY59 XRG

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,019 mi
Last recorded108,019 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 XRG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,019 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 102,935 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,390 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 88,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,412 miles

exhaust flexi pipe snapped

Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,396 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,449 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,198 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,818 miles

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

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,744 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

smoke test to clean to read.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,699 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 25,963 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 XRG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver 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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

FY59 XRG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is FY59 XRG safe to buy?

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