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DA59 LFK

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,108 mi
Last recorded69,108 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 LFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 69,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 69,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 64,828 miles

Nearside Front Winter tyre fitted

Front flexi in a poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2022 64,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front flexi in a poor condition

Nearside Front Winter tyre fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 60,908 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,836 miles

Brake fluid warning light on

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,147 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 25 Feb 2019 55,147 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,940 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 47,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,270 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,637 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 37,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,879 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 LFK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LFK, 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 DA59 LFK registered?

DA59 LFK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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