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DE59 UBR

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,313 mi
Last recorded116,313 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 UBR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk trapped under seat cant fully test

Pass 8 Mar 2023 100,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,776 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 87,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,198 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,737 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,904 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,095 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 UBR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UBR, 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 UBR registered?

DE59 UBR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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