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DV59 PPY

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,565 mi
Last recorded110,565 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 PPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 110,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertray is fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,306 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray is fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,595 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 104,595 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 100,263 miles

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

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable both sides (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,832 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Feb 2021 92,814 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Feb 2020 87,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,402 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Feb 2019 85,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,682 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,772 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge,minor cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,903 miles

under cover fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 58,901 miles

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

under cover fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,546 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,495 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,091 miles

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

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 PPY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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