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DN59 VUR

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,192 mi
Last recorded96,192 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 VUR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,192 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 92,248 miles

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

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

under tray & sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 17 May 2023 87,071 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 87,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake/Fluid tell-tale illuminated.

Pass 14 Jan 2018 82,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,118 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 73,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 73,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,529 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre Inflator bottle expired

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,727 miles

N/S/F jacking pad missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 44,727 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

N/S/F jacking pad missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,634 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 VUR 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 76.9%.

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 DN59 VUR, 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

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What year was DN59 VUR registered?

DN59 VUR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is DN59 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN59 VUR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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