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DG59 VKO

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,065 mi
Last recorded143,065 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 143,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 143,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 134,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 125,869 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,047 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,093 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 107,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 105,374 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,998 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 91,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald on edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 84,381 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 20 Feb 2014 76,114 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,273 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,246 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 VKO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver 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 DG59 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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