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DU59 FCC

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,996 mi
Last recorded114,996 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 114,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged, driven when flat? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 114,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged, driven when flat? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 106,595 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2024 106,586 miles

Emissions unable to be completed bad exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,456 miles

Exhaust flexi worn.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 97,456 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both weeping oil also. (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust flexi worn.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 94,937 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 94,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,889 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 71,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 49,914 miles

bulb malfunction indicator on dash but lights are all operational

Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,027 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 47,025 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 40,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 28,619 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,633 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 12,649 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 11,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 9,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FCC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FCC, 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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DU59 FCC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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