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DA59 CHK

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,860 mi
Last recorded126,860 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 CHK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 126,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,379 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 122,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 113,118 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 112,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 103,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 88,853 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 88,853 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,731 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded/covered on rear subframe to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 72,237 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test emissions as Lambda reading too high on idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded/covered on rear subframe to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,639 miles

under engine and body covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2017 62,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

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

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

under engine and body covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,103 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 45,161 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 45,161 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,098 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,697 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,856 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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DA59 CHK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA59 CHK, 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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DA59 CHK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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