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DX59 MVO

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,058 mi
Last recorded121,058 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 MVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear floor above subframe slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 114,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 107,234 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,589 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,844 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Run Flat 205/50/17v passes by virtue of dual tread regulation (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit run flat tyre 205/50/17 v passes by virtue of dual tread regulation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Run Flat 205/50/17v passes by virtue of dual tread regulation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 16,155 miles

front tyres worn outer edge

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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DX59 MVO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DX59 MVO, 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 DX59 MVO registered?

DX59 MVO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is DX59 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX59 MVO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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