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DE59 DDL

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 DDL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 98,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Boot handle switch not working.

TPMS light on.

Pass 21 Apr 2020 76,591 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 76,591 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,894 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,248 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,259 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

none run flat tyres fitted to rear

Fail 8 Oct 2016 52,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly cracked recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

none run flat tyres fitted to rear

Pass 3 Oct 2015 46,800 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 47,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 28 Aug 2014 41,320 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,804 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 DDL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DDL, 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 DDL registered?

DE59 DDL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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