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DY59 SOA

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,729 mi
Last recorded118,729 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 SOA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 118,729 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 118,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 115,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 115,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2017 99,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,130 miles

Nearside Front sidewall cracking & nail in tread

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,362 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON FRONT-REAR

Nearside Front OUTER WALL CRACKING

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,062 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 SOA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY59 SOA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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