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DG09 TZD

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,311 mi
Last recorded99,311 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 TZD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 99,311 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 92,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,304 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,657 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,424 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flex pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated No air in tyre, Nail in tyre, Inner edge worn/bald, DOT 2018, 205/50/17 89W Runflat - Advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in outer edge of tyre, DOT 2018, 205/50/17 89W Runflat ()

Parking brake lever requires adjustment on next service

Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,593 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 67,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,017 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,686 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,578 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,630 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 7,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 7,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s + o/s front tyres wearing low on outer edges

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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DG09 TZD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DG09 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

DG09 TZD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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