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DY59 EUW

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,547 mi
Last recorded102,547 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 EUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 102,547 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 102,547 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,533 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 97,398 miles

Emissions not tested engine warning light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 88,088 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 88,087 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 78,957 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 31 May 2019 78,957 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 May 2018 72,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2017 64,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,569 miles

Nearside Front cracking in tread

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

Offside Front cracking in tread

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 58,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front cracking in tread

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

Offside Front cracking in tread

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,017 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 37,495 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 37,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,109 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,755 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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DY59 EUW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY59 EUW, 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 DY59 EUW registered?

DY59 EUW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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