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DY59 FMV

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,846 mi
Last recorded113,846 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 113,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 106,171 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 97,325 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,540 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 92,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 84,849 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres are lightly perished.

nearside front tyre has a long deep cut in its outer edge, it is strongly advised that it is replaced.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,139 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,567 miles

Engine cover fitted sill covers & under trays

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,761 miles

Child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Engine covers sill covers & undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal switch moved to re check lights

Pass 14 Sep 2014 43,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 33,554 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing between tread

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,008 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 26,969 miles

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

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

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 FMV is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

DY59 FMV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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