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DE59 MSO

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,884 mi
Last recorded196,884 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 MSO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 196,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 194,807 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 190,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 186,383 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 186,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 180,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 174,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 162,747 miles

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON

Offside Front TYRE WEARING UNEVEN

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON

Fail 13 Nov 2019 162,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON

Offside Front TYRE WEARING UNEVEN

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON

Pass 25 Oct 2018 147,490 miles

Offside Front shock weak

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 147,485 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexey (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front shock weak

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 137,799 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)

engine has a slight oil leak

exhaust flexy pipe damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2017 137,793 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed valve damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

engine has a slight oil leak

exhaust flexy pipe damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2016 118,676 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,847 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2012 59,823 miles

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

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

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

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 MSO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

DE59 MSO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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