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DU59 UAO

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,663 mi
Last recorded93,663 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 UAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 93,663 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 93,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 82,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is on 1.6mm min limit and bald on inner edge - recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 82,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is on 1.6mm min limit and bald on inner edge - recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 75,064 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,711 miles

covers obscure some components

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,961 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 54,999 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,974 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,342 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,431 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,205 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,879 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 UAO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black 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 DU59 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

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

Is DU59 UAO safe to buy?

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