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ST59 LFX

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,008 mi
Last recorded170,008 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 170,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 161,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 153,827 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 146,098 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 138,323 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 131,789 miles

suspect front brake pads are worn

Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,499 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,512 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 120,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil more than slight close to fail (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 113,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil more than slight close to fail (2.7.3)

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,169 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 96,675 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 50,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,288 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 LFX 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LFX, 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

How do I check the history of ST59 LFX?

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What year was ST59 LFX registered?

ST59 LFX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is ST59 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 LFX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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