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AO09 DZG

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,961 mi
Last recorded69,961 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 69,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 69,961 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 76,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 54,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small stonechips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 47,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 47,215 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,200 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,559 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 28,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,059 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 23,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear damage to tyre sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,371 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,169 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,924 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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AO09 DZG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AO09 DZG, 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 AO09 DZG registered?

AO09 DZG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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