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SV59 FHW

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,656 mi
Last recorded93,656 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 FHW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 93,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,539 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 78,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,662 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,037 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 59,102 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 48,280 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 May 2017 48,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 9 May 2016 37,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,981 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 17,732 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 9,777 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 9,756 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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SV59 FHW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 2,000cc 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 SV59 FHW, 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 SV59 FHW registered?

SV59 FHW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is SV59 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 FHW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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