MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear low parkbrake brakeforce reading
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
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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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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