MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays fitted
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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DG09 NHY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DG09 NHY, 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 DG09 NHY registered?
DG09 NHY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2009.
Is DG09 NHY safe to buy?
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