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DS59 DMU

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,959 mi
Last recorded123,959 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 DMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 123,959 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,729 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 100,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2021 100,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough upper strut spring bearing worn!! (2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear chassis and sub-frame corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,191 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 99,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

exhaust slightly loose due to front flexi piece getting worn

front exhaust flexi piece getting worn

Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,685 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 84,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,211 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 78,118 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 15 Jan 2016 71,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads!

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,586 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads!!

Fail 31 Jan 2014 54,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,398 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,349 miles

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

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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DS59 DMU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 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 DS59 DMU, 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 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS59 DMU registered?

DS59 DMU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is DS59 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS59 DMU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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