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FY59 DZF

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,288 mi
Last recorded125,288 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 125,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 125,100 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 124,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 114,015 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 114,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 109,255 miles

Offside Body component slightly loose under floor and sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 106,068 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 103,152 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 103,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 run flats (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 91,359 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 91,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 55,716 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,353 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 48,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FY59 DZF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DZF, 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 FY59 DZF registered?

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

Is FY59 DZF safe to buy?

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