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DN59 VUL

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,221 mi
Last recorded114,221 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 VUL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 114,221 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 114,169 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 83,746 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,177 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 71,975 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 71,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,262 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,008 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,101 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,300 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 17 Oct 2014 49,988 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,819 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,719 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 24,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DN59 VUL is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

DN59 VUL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is DN59 VUL safe to buy?

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