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ST59 LFR

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,513 mi
Last recorded102,513 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 LFR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 102,513 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 94,941 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 92,363 miles

Front both rubber jacking pads missing

Offside Front door window n/w

Fail 27 Jan 2022 92,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front both rubber jacking pads missing

Offside Front door window n/w

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,517 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 87,517 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,687 miles

all tyres starting to crack in tread area

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,846 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,451 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,077 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,830 miles

both rear tyres worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,791 miles

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

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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ST59 LFR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ST59 LFR, 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 ST59 LFR registered?

ST59 LFR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2009.

Is ST59 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 LFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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