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DE59 CXT

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,143 mi
Last recorded152,143 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 CXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 152,143 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling slightly cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 151,906 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f suspension arm ball joint (rear arm) locating hole worn causing excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling slightly cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 142,679 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 142,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 137,957 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 129,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS BALD ON OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 129,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP BEAM UNIT (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS BALD ON OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 113,138 miles

EXHAUST DOWNPIPE FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION BUT ADEQUATELY SECURE AND NOT BLOWING AT THIS TIME

Offside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction STICKER ENCROACHING SLIGHTLY INTO ZONE B BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING DRIVER'S VIEW AHEAD (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 113,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EXHAUST DOWNPIPE FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION BUT ADEQUATELY SECURE AND NOT BLOWING AT THIS TIME

Offside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction STICKER ENCROACHING SLIGHTLY INTO ZONE B BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING DRIVER'S VIEW AHEAD (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,382 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 96,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,034 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,325 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CXT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc 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 DE59 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

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

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