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FY59 DZA

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,075 mi
Last recorded148,075 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 148,075 miles

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

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

Rear Sub frame has surface corrosion.

Fail 27 Jun 2022 148,005 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury head lamp damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame support bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub frame has surface corrosion.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 131,125 miles

All shock absorbers have limited damping effect

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 131,125 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level is over filled making test in safe to conduct (8.2.2.2 (e))

All shock absorbers have limited damping effect

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,691 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,628 miles

brake pad warning light showing yellow

Fail 12 Feb 2019 111,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light showing yellow

Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,491 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,019 miles

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

differential seal (o/s) leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2017 85,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

differential seal (o/s) leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,687 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,716 miles

emissions too low to detect

nail / screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,076 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,734 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 26,479 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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FY59 DZA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY59 DZA, 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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FY59 DZA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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