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HW59 FCD

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,263 mi
Last recorded62,263 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 FCD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 62,263 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 62,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 53,985 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 53,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 42,178 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 40,232 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 38,696 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 38,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 34,790 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 25,510 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,693 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,609 miles

reset internal head lamp height adjuster to zero

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,409 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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HW59 FCD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HW59 FCD, 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 HW59 FCD registered?

HW59 FCD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is HW59 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW59 FCD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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