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DE59 SZX

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,586 mi
Last recorded187,586 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 187,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 184,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 180,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 180,050 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 172,993 miles

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

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 166,815 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 161,301 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 161,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 155,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 151,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 143,215 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 137,065 miles

Slight movement in both rear, upper, suspension arms, inner bushes.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 126,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 113,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,355 miles

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 SZX 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 SZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE59 SZX registered?

DE59 SZX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is DE59 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 SZX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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