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DV59 XCF

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,114 mi
Last recorded126,114 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 XCF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 126,114 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 126,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Oct 2023 126,112 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both rear abs pickups damaged

nsf tyre cracking on inner sidewall

nsf tyre worn on inner and cracking badly

osf tyre cracking on edge

osf tyre cracking on inner sidewall

rear pads low

slight oil leak

small chip in windscreen

tpms light on

Pass 5 Oct 2022 119,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 119,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 115,580 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 110,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,372 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 100,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,064 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,710 miles

n/s/rear child seat fitted on test

Fail 18 Nov 2014 37,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/rear child seat fitted on test

Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,906 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 27,906 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,450 miles

Nearside 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 XCF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XCF, 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 XCF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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