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DA09 ZGE

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,368 mi
Last recorded128,368 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 ZGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 128,368 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 128,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/side and o/side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 121,657 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 121,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 121,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 110,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 108,559 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 108,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 103,902 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 97,965 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,859 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 90,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres treads cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front nearside tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,740 miles

No emissions registered

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,595 miles

All four tyres are worn uneven on outer treads.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,245 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 ZGE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DA09 ZGE, 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 ZGE registered?

DA09 ZGE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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