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DU59 YKG

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 YKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 94,600 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 94,564 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2024 94,040 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi start distorting & has slight leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,158 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 81,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading 2.62 max 0.58 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,828 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,658 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 65,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Dec 2017 58,528 miles

n/s outer sill damage

Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,885 miles

Damage to n/s sill and jacking point area

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 6 Dec 2016 51,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Damage to n/s sill and jacking point area

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not registering on DSM.

n/s/r plastic under tray damaged/jacking point missing

Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not registering on DSM.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

n/s/r plastic under tray damaged/jacking point missing

o/s/r tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,416 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 YKG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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