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AO59 DBZ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,313 mi
Last recorded70,313 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 DBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 70,313 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 70,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,048 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 61,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 59,763 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 May 2023 59,763 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 55,281 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 51,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 47,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2019 40,784 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Pass 19 May 2018 34,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,789 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,585 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 13,564 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre cracking in treads

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,998 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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AO59 DBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO59 DBZ, 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 AO59 DBZ registered?

AO59 DBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AO59 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 DBZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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