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AD59 DDV

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,543 mi
Last recorded139,543 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 DDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 139,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

underside has been previously wax oiled, recommend a refresh

Pass 20 Nov 2023 133,523 miles

previously wax oiled needs a refresh

Pass 25 Nov 2022 128,994 miles

Nearside Front top strut seems noisy

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body trays fitted to vehicle

vehicle needs wax oiling/treatment applied

Fail 25 Nov 2022 128,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet would not open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front top strut seems noisy

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body trays fitted to vehicle

vehicle needs wax oiling/treatment applied

Pass 23 Nov 2021 122,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened needs cleaning and painting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components becoming corroded needswaxoiling

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,371 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake discs are lipped

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 114,673 miles

Front and rear brake discs are lipped

Fail 26 Nov 2019 114,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front and rear brake discs are lipped

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension bushes perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2017 74,328 miles

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 28 Nov 2016 61,639 miles

Front and rear discs are slightly lipped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 43,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,541 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 22,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,037 miles

rear tyres 3mm

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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AD59 DDV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AD59 DDV, 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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AD59 DDV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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