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DA09 ZGO

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,817 mi
Last recorded137,817 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 ZGO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 137,817 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 137,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 133,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 133,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 129,834 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 129,834 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 126,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 122,890 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 118,177 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 79,001 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r & both rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,610 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,426 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,646 miles

All tyres cracking on tread

O/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,963 miles

O/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,199 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 31,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZGO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGO, 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 ZGO registered?

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

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