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DV59 OFT

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,624 mi
Last recorded229,624 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 229,624 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 215,381 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components surface rust

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 201,427 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 201,427 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 196,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 196,478 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear prop coupling split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 187,157 miles

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

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes worn/perished

Pass 31 Oct 2018 171,962 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 160,215 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 151,008 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 151,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 140,071 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 128,619 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 121,412 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 114,345 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 OFT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OFT, 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 OFT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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