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DN59 KPJ

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,121 mi
Last recorded120,121 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 KPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 120,121 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 20 Nov 2025 120,116 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut in wall exposing cords when inspected (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight lag in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 115,019 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 115,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 106,038 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 101,508 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 101,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,244 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 91,958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,506 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 85,504 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,571 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,523 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,941 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit now (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,737 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,911 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,966 miles

Tyre warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer bottle level low warnibg light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 12,706 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 KPJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KPJ, 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 DN59 KPJ registered?

DN59 KPJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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