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DA09 ZGB

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,242 mi
Last recorded89,242 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 ZGB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 85,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 81,599 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,159 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,218 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 70,218 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 62,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Eml light comes on & off during the test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,158 miles

emmisions test poor

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,072 miles

all tyres badly perished and low on tread e.r.a.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,351 miles

all tyres are perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres outer sidewall perished.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,188 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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DA09 ZGB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DA09 ZGB, 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 DA09 ZGB registered?

DA09 ZGB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is DA09 ZGB safe to buy?

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