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DY09 AHL

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,806 mi
Last recorded103,806 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 AHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 103,806 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 103,639 miles

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 97,825 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,410 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 86,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,735 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 80,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 76,804 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,568 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 65,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,497 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,212 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DY09 AHL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue 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 DY09 AHL, 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 AHL registered?

DY09 AHL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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