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DG59 ZJN

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,934 mi
Last recorded195,934 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 ZJN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 195,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 195,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 185,961 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 185,961 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 176,903 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 4 Jan 2020 169,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 155,989 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 155,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

amber brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 18 Dec 2017 139,819 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 139,819 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 119,583 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 43,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 ZJN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZJN, 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 DG59 ZJN registered?

DG59 ZJN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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