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DY09 AHC

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,761 mi
Last recorded117,761 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 AHC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 23 Jun 2022 110,876 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR has slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded OSR spring slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 99,164 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 99,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 91,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 85,261 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly twisted offside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 80,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,508 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,179 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 67,177 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,611 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 56,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers wing mirrior glass cracked!

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,652 miles

n/s/r runflat tyre has had a puncture repair

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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DY09 AHC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY09 AHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY09 AHC registered?

DY09 AHC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is DY09 AHC safe to buy?

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