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DU59 EOP

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,948 mi
Last recorded101,948 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 EOP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 101,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 100,331 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 99,073 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 99,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 97,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,676 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Sep 2020 90,678 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 73,547 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,705 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 41,194 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 41,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,828 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,058 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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DU59 EOP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DU59 EOP, 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 DU59 EOP registered?

DU59 EOP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is DU59 EOP safe to buy?

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