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DV59 NEJ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,295 mi
Last recorded101,295 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 101,295 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 99,756 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 99,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,987 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake pads 70% worn

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,311 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2022 96,311 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,933 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,708 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,646 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 79,646 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 75,451 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 75,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 54,676 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 54,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,939 miles

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

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

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 NEJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV59 NEJ, 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 NEJ registered?

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

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