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DU09 TCZ

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,900 mi
Last recorded150,900 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 TCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 150,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket damaged but secure.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension units are getting corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 147,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 137,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 129,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 120,730 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 120,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 115,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,499 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,573 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,590 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn/lipped (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,595 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,741 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 19,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DU09 TCZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DU09 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

DU09 TCZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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