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CY59 DNJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,904 mi
Last recorded76,904 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 DNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 76,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,198 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 71,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 70,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,060 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,075 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,966 miles

top of engine covered

underside of vehicle covered

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,358 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,198 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)

engine cover fitted

front tyres slightly cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,660 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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CY59 DNJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CY59 DNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY59 DNJ registered?

CY59 DNJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is CY59 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY59 DNJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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