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DU59 EZX

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,579 mi
Last recorded95,579 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 EZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 95,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Mar 2023 88,629 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges brake wear indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Feb 2023 88,608 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Front and rear sensor wires damaged (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section area (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Pirelli 205 55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Pirelli 205 55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitor warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,119 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,942 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,085 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 55,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,181 miles

both front tyres cracking and worn on outer edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,499 miles

both rear brake discs rusty on outer face

Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,812 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,144 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 26,144 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 20,343 miles

Emissions not tested

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 EZX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU59 EZX, 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 EZX registered?

DU59 EZX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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