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DN59 VUS

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,403 mi
Last recorded111,403 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 VUS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 111,403 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2024 105,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,334 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2023 99,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 95,233 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,510 miles

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 24 Nov 2020 80,999 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 80,997 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 75,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning light remains on

Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,642 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 68,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake sensor is insecure (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 61,869 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 61,764 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,065 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,065 miles

front tyres starting to wear in outer edges

off-side rear brake starting to bind

Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,593 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 49,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 39,005 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 VUS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 DN59 VUS, 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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DN59 VUS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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