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DE59 CYK

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,296 mi
Last recorded224,296 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 CYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 224,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 199,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 187,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 170,348 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 164,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 158,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 151,069 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror ()

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 12 Mar 2020 151,069 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror ()

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,210 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring the view of some conponents

Fail 8 Mar 2019 122,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring the view of some conponents

Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 116,375 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,538 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,758 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 105,758 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 96,729 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,365 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 CYK is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CYK, 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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DE59 CYK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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