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DG59 ZHU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,332 mi
Last recorded74,332 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 ZHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,332 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2025 74,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working rear both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2024 71,980 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,743 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 63,752 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,620 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 56,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,174 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 52,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,060 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

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

Tyres splitting - nearside and offside front

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,912 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,455 miles

nearside front tyre has small cracks in tread

offside front tyre has small cracks tread

Pass 17 Aug 2013 21,361 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 15,091 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 ZHU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZHU, 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

How do I check the history of DG59 ZHU?

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What year was DG59 ZHU registered?

DG59 ZHU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is DG59 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 ZHU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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