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DK59 ZYG

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,950 mi
Last recorded179,950 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 ZYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 179,950 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 179,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 169,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 158,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 158,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 148,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 148,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 135,147 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wear to inside edge of front tyres.

Fail 26 Aug 2021 135,147 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake comes up high.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wear to inside edge of front tyres.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,165 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 115,552 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,958 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 99,958 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,675 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,366 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,063 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,019 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 21 Aug 2013 44,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,277 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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DK59 ZYG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK59 ZYG, 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 DK59 ZYG registered?

DK59 ZYG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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