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DV59 FSU

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,246 mi
Last recorded105,246 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 FSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 105,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 105,246 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,065 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,523 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,453 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,270 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,823 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 3 Sep 2016 47,459 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,010 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 41,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,372 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 26,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,813 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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DV59 FSU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV59 FSU, 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 DV59 FSU registered?

DV59 FSU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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