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DE59 OUV

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,428 mi
Last recorded129,428 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 OUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 129,428 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2025 129,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 125,927 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 120,976 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 26 Nov 2022 114,486 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

can not fully inspect sills /sill covers

Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,048 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 104,048 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,530 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,776 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 100,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 May 2017 93,727 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,866 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 89,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,202 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,118 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 OUV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey 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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

DE59 OUV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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