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SW59 BYX

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,462 mi
Last recorded103,462 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 BYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,036 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal slight perishing/cracking

o/s/f tyre stepping

Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,013 miles

Fuel filler cap seal degraded but still sealing

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre uneven wear, suspect over-inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, OSR low

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation OSR service brake (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre uneven wear, suspect over-inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 71,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected OSR brake pad wear sensor detached (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler cap seal degraded but still sealing

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre uneven wear, suspect over-inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, OSR low

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation OSR service brake (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre uneven wear, suspect over-inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 47,538 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 47,538 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,666 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 37,666 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,353 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 21,874 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 21,874 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded slightly

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Nearside Front wheel bearing feel's rough on rotation

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough on rotation

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

both rear brake pipes corroded slightly causing it to flare close to brake pipe unions

Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,580 miles

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

Offside Rear low parkbrake brakeforce reading

Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 14,274 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,236 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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SW59 BYX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW59 BYX, 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 SW59 BYX registered?

SW59 BYX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is SW59 BYX safe to buy?

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