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KN59 FZM

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,500 mi
Last recorded99,500 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 FZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 99,500 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 94,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 91,063 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 87,132 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit on 1.7mm, also worn on inner edge. *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit, Also worn on inner edge and cracking between treads. *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,531 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner edge and cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,463 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 68,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,515 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,250 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 45,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 28,739 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 19,400 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,087 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

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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KN59 FZM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KN59 FZM, 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 KN59 FZM registered?

KN59 FZM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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