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DY59 SLV

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,630 mi
Last recorded73,630 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 SLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,604 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,600 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

Fail 30 May 2019 73,566 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,303 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,362 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,188 miles

Front Bumper insecure damage ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front driver door slightly damage

Offside Front wing panel damage

Offside Rear passenger door damage

Offside Rear wing panel damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 66,188 miles

Front Bumper insecure damage ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front driver door slightly damage

Offside Front wing panel damage

Offside Rear passenger door damage

Offside Rear wing panel damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,661 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,018 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 36,032 miles

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,406 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre. Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe.

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 SLV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

DY59 SLV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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