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DV59 NEU

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,767 mi
Last recorded138,767 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,767 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,919 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 129,919 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 122,717 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 106,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 100,694 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,459 miles

both front droplinks slight play in ball joints

Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,810 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the edges.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 79,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on the edges.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,742 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,738 miles

Off side front tyre tread worn to zero on outer edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,301 miles

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

Offside Front 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 NEU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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