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DU09 SWY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,985 mi
Last recorded44,985 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 SWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,985 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 44,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,919 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,955 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 40,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,272 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,930 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,277 miles

Nearside front tyre perished/cracked between the tread

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread which is showing signs of rust/ corrosion around the area (cords exposed to water)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 27,277 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre perished/cracked between the tread

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread which is showing signs of rust/ corrosion around the area (cords exposed to water)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,898 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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DU09 SWY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU09 SWY, 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 DU09 SWY registered?

DU09 SWY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is DU09 SWY safe to buy?

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