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DG59 ZJO

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,196 mi
Last recorded71,196 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 71,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 71,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 63,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted limiting visual inspection

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

park brake lever close to excess travel

Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,220 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 58,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,681 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,308 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,349 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,463 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,185 miles

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)

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 ZJO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

DG59 ZJO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is DG59 ZJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 ZJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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