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D15 PLE

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,825 mi
Last recorded88,825 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 PLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 88,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 77,468 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,794 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 55,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2018 48,040 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,359 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,685 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,149 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 35,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 31,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2012 28,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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D15 PLE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel 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 D15 PLE, 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 D15 PLE registered?

D15 PLE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is D15 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 PLE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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