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DE59 SZK

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,752 mi
Last recorded171,752 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 171,752 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear flexible hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 164,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 156,743 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 156,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 150,588 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 141,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,188 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 129,912 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 121,086 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 121,029 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 108,661 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,000 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,218 miles

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

NSR tyre has slight cut in tread

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 SZK is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

DE59 SZK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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