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DY59 VTV

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,307 mi
Last recorded40,307 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 40,307 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 37,722 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 37,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 34,871 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,186 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 31,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,726 miles

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

Rear tyre's slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,408 miles

Nearside rear tyre slighly perished and cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,709 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,805 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,433 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,681 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,857 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2012 8,732 miles

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 VTV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue 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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

DY59 VTV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is DY59 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 VTV 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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