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DY59 OPW

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,843 mi
Last recorded103,843 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 OPW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 103,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,222 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,681 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 81,681 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,951 miles

Nearside Front sidewall has slight cracking

Offside Front sidewall has slight cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall has slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,094 miles

all 4 tyres have very slight cracks to sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,887 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,463 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 44,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,757 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,551 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 OPW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

DY59 OPW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is DY59 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 OPW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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