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DY59 SOJ

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,775 mi
Last recorded101,775 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 SOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 101,775 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 93,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 88,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,487 miles

sratches on windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,161 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,278 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)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,195 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,407 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SOJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

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

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