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DV59 URN

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,565 mi
Last recorded94,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 URN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,758 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm and worn heavily on inner edge, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 84,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb is fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm and worn heavily on inner edge, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,139 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe in sheathing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded inside plastic sheathing from union to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,120 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts void of tread on outer edges, close to fail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,293 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 40,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,465 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges

E.M.L on during test (limp mode)

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

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

Throttle body noise

Fail 22 Jan 2016 32,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both rear tyres worn low on edges

E.M.L on during test (limp mode)

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

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

Throttle body noise

Pass 5 Nov 2014 22,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,986 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn to 3 to 4mm and wearing outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2012 9,162 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 URN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 URN, 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 URN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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