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DY59 XJB

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,442 mi
Last recorded77,442 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 77,442 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,586 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 66,354 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,679 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 59,632 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL 4 Perished,Cracked Badly with stone cuts down to cords exposed when seperated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 54,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing With inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with inner edge worn. Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Door glass lose non obligatory

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 46,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Door glass lose non obligatory

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,713 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 17,237 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 13,345 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 8,029 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,949 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 6,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XJB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

DY59 XJB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is DY59 XJB safe to buy?

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