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AO59 DWM

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,049 mi
Last recorded131,049 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 DWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 131,049 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 126,269 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 122,368 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 122,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 120,165 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Aug 2021 113,895 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 111,739 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 108,986 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 104,164 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 98,273 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 92,521 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 26 Aug 2016 92,521 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

under trays and engine cover fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

offside headlamp broken inside

Fail 29 Aug 2014 69,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

offside headlamp broken inside

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,527 miles

offside front headlamp broken inside

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,445 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth at outer edge advise replacement

offside front headlamp broken inside

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 DWM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO59 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

AO59 DWM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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