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DV59 NEO

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,536 mi
Last recorded186,536 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 NEO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 186,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 184,013 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 175,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 175,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 166,708 miles

Front Tyre close to ten years old both (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 164,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 163,605 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 163,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 157,263 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 144,583 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 May 2016 127,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 115,979 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 82,396 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 82,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,261 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 NEO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc 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 NEO, 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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DV59 NEO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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