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DG59 KHC

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,978 mi
Last recorded121,978 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 KHC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 121,978 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 121,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 109,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 97,289 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 88,495 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,064 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Number plate light source reduced.

Rear brake discs slightly scored.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,135 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 83,135 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 72,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,421 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre beginning to split down center tread.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 14 Sep 2013 51,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Warning symbol on dash.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,308 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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DG59 KHC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DG59 KHC, 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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DG59 KHC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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