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DN59 DVW

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,376 mi
Last recorded35,376 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 DVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 35,376 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 34,487 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 33,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 30,791 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 29,175 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rear tyre's worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 28,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 27,837 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 26,112 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 22,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 19,027 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 16,407 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 13,126 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 9,717 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 6,186 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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DN59 DVW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DN59 DVW, 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 DN59 DVW?

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What year was DN59 DVW registered?

DN59 DVW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is DN59 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN59 DVW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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