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DY09 OZM

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,206 mi
Last recorded132,206 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2025 132,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 132,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 129,200 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 129,200 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 118,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2022 118,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2021 108,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 108,939 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,657 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,348 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Feb 2018 90,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 81,254 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 81,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,329 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 74,312 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,491 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR and OSR tyre has slight cracks

OSF and NSF tyre has slight cracks and wearing on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,338 miles

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 OZM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OZM, 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 DY09 OZM registered?

DY09 OZM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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