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DV59 NFM

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,824 mi
Last recorded121,824 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 NFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 121,824 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount missing off system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and gases in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 114,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly and low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 May 2024 114,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly and low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2023 109,035 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak on rear diff

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 104,966 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,324 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2020 87,292 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,845 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,597 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 61,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 61,452 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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)

major oil leak on rear axle differential

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,261 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 44,580 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,087 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NFM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NFM, 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 NFM registered?

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

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