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DG59 KKM

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,629 mi
Last recorded101,629 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 KKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 101,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 101,588 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Under trays fitted (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,039 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 87,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,907 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 79,907 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,375 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,305 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,048 miles

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,425 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,672 miles

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))

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper blades only just meet the min requirement for the test

Fail 10 Sep 2016 41,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wiper blades only just meet the min requirement for the test

Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,362 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 22,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KKM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG59 KKM, 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 DG59 KKM registered?

DG59 KKM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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