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DY59 SMO

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,648 mi
Last recorded89,648 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 SMO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,648 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))

engine cover and under tray

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2018 82,903 miles

both rear tyres slight wearing worn

Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & bold inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & bold inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,115 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,298 miles

nearside front tyre as outer edge wear

offside front tyre as outer edge wear

Fail 7 Sep 2012 24,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre as outer edge wear

offside front tyre as outer edge wear

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 SMO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY59 SMO registered?

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

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