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FY59 XWU

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,801 mi
Last recorded53,801 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 53,801 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 53,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,550 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody and rear subframe

Pass 17 Aug 2023 50,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 48,894 miles

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

Offside Front Spring corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,391 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns upper lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 43,704 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 43,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 40,215 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 37,390 miles

Rear Both tyres slightly cracked

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,470 miles

Rear Both tyres slightly cracked

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,093 miles

front brake discs corroded..inners

nsf tyre tread cracking

osf tyre worn on edges and sidewall cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2015 34,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded..inners

front tyres worn on edges

osf tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,427 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,503 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,226 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 XWU 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 81.3%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

FY59 XWU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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