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SY59 MXW

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,719 mi
Last recorded58,719 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 MXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 58,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 56,607 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 54,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,129 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper slight sweat

Pass 14 Jul 2021 51,222 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,208 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 45,948 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 42,898 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 39,710 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 39,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 37,469 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 37,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,206 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,321 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 28,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,383 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,188 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 14,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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SY59 MXW is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY59 MXW, 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 SY59 MXW registered?

SY59 MXW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SY59 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 MXW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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