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DU59 YKJ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,823 mi
Last recorded91,823 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,689 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 87,689 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 78,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,523 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,357 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,330 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,852 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,784 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,241 miles

n/s under cover tray slight damage

Fail 10 Sep 2012 34,241 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s under cover tray slight damage

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 YKJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

DU59 YKJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is DU59 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 YKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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