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DY59 ODJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,835 mi
Last recorded132,835 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 ODJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 132,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 119,085 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 108,916 miles

Brake warning light on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, suspension components and load bearing areas are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 108,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, suspension components and load bearing areas are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,818 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 102,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,925 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,700 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,469 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,243 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 43,207 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,762 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,139 miles

Rear tyres are worn to 2.5mm

Front no plate is damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2015 14,524 miles

Both front tyres worn more on outer edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 11,783 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 9,549 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 7,408 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 ODJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ODJ, 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 ODJ registered?

DY59 ODJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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