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DA09 ZGP

2009 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,446 mi
Last recorded171,446 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 ZGP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 171,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 171,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 159,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2023 159,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 155,346 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 155,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 147,600 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 137,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,994 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 131,994 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 123,190 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 114,830 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 98,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,065 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,065 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,783 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,092 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 29,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZGP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

DA09 ZGP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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