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DU59 YJZ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,603 mi
Last recorded84,603 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 84,603 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,178 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,036 miles

rear exhaust mount insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2023 80,023 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,173 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,159 miles

engine cuts off whilst driving/ idling/during emission test

Fail 29 Sep 2021 74,112 miles

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

engine cuts off whilst driving/ idling/during emission test

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,529 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 69,277 miles

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

OSF bump stop rubber split

rear wash dont work

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,505 miles

rear exhaust bracket is insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,936 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 59,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,176 miles

NSR PAD WEAR SENSOR NOT FITTED CORECTLY

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,784 miles

N/S/F tyre feathering

O/S/F tyre feathering

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,894 miles

Small cut in N/S/F tyre

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 YJZ 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 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 YJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU59 YJZ registered?

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

Is DU59 YJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 YJZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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