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DU59 UBF

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,217 mi
Last recorded103,217 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 UBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 103,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 90,631 miles

TYRE PRESSURE MONITRING LIGHT ON

Fail 6 Apr 2024 90,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TYRE PRESSURE MONITRING LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LEDS 1/2 LIGHT BOTH SIDES (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 25 Apr 2023 85,894 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault PARKING BRAKE LIGHT (1.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LEDS 1/2 LIGHT BOTH SIDES (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Apr 2022 82,677 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 82,665 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 80,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 80,168 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,980 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 75,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,895 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,589 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 70,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,990 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear washer inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,684 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 39,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,044 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 UBF is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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