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DA59 PZM

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,171 mi
Last recorded184,171 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 PZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 184,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2023 184,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 174,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underneath tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 165,287 miles

Nearside 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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 154,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 154,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 135,632 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning light sensor wire damaged

Offside registration plate lamp output low

Oil leak, but not excessive Dip stick housing broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 18 May 2019 135,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning light sensor wire damaged

Offside registration plate lamp output low

Oil leak, but not excessive Dip stick housing broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 21 May 2018 120,737 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 107,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,998 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 82,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low Emissions Emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 74,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low Emissions Emitter

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,530 miles

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

low emitter

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 PZM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

DA59 PZM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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