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DA59 JVY

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,980 mi
Last recorded149,980 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 JVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 149,980 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 149,980 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 142,664 miles

(Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front & Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front & Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 140,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,805 miles

rear tyres just on limit- rear service and hand brake just with in effciency- slight play front lower ball joint

Fail 18 Nov 2021 137,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyres just on limit- rear service and hand brake just with in effciency- slight play front lower ball joint

Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 135,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 126,369 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,000 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 100,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,227 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 87,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,841 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 JVY is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DA59 JVY, 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 JVY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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