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ST59 RXP

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 RXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,148 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

plastic undertrays & engine covers obscuring full inspection of some engine bay/underside components areas

Fail 9 Oct 2019 82,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

plastic undertrays & engine covers obscuring full inspection of some engine bay/underside components areas

Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,156 miles

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

Offside Rear top suspension arm slight play

observe airbag light

unable to inspect vital components due to underside floor covers

Fail 2 Oct 2018 73,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

Offside Rear top suspension arm slight play

unable to inspect vital components due to underside floor covers

Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,800 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 64,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Illuminates whilst driving vehicle. (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded and blistered (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 49,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 49,329 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 37,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,154 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 29,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 23,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on edges

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 RXP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RXP, 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 RXP registered?

ST59 RXP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is ST59 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 RXP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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