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DE59 BWK

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,908 mi
Last recorded61,908 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 BWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 61,907 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine Misfire heating exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,743 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

slight damage to nearside front wing

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,447 miles

Near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 9 Sep 2015 40,447 miles

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

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

Near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,543 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SEVERAL DEEP CUTS IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in sidewall offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,148 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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DE59 BWK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE59 BWK, 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 DE59 BWK registered?

DE59 BWK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is DE59 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 BWK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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