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DY59 FLX

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,620 mi
Last recorded202,620 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 202,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 202,614 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 23 Aug 2024 202,614 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 29 Mar 2022 188,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 175,203 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint blowing and it appears to be floppy/broken in the flexi itself. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm Very Low. Strong advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 175,203 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint blowing and it appears to be floppy/broken in the flexi itself. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm Very Low. Strong advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 166,684 miles

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

Handbrake travel high, may need adjustment/ repair

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 158,389 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 May 2018 149,245 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2017 138,284 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 138,284 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 125,876 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 119,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 109,594 miles

EML on

front tyres very low of tread on edges ,

Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,499 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,185 miles

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

bulb warning light on

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 FLX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

DY59 FLX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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