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DY59 SPZ

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 SPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 78,172 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 71,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,382 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,364 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,990 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 58,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,059 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,964 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 54,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,052 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 15 Aug 2013 42,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped and cracked in bottom NSF out of swept area

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SPZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

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

Is DY59 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 SPZ 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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