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DC59 KBU

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,468 mi
Last recorded112,468 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 KBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 112,468 miles

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

Rear registration plate lamps dull

Fail 4 Aug 2026 112,468 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear registration plate lamps dull

Pass 5 Aug 2025 110,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

majority of suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 110,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

majority of suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,989 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 104,026 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 87,138 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 87,137 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,295 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,216 miles

Advise TPMS light on

Fail 13 Nov 2019 82,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Advise TPMS light on

Advise brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,499 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,575 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted preventing full visual inspection on some components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on edges and both slightly cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 59,654 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)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,352 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,879 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,301 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 35,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,834 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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DC59 KBU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DC59 KBU, 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 DC59 KBU registered?

DC59 KBU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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