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FY59 DZM

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,110 mi
Last recorded149,110 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 149,110 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 149,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases part of dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing missing on one each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 149,081 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PART OF DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing ONE ON EACH WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 135,938 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 127,233 miles

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

flexi pipe damaged but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Nov 2017 122,218 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad wear warning lamp on

exhaust front flexi very weak

Fail 2 Nov 2017 122,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad wear warning lamp on

exhaust front flexi very weak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 112,107 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2016 112,107 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,157 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (205/50/17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 94,844 miles

advise strong tyre pressure monitering light illuminated on dash indicating a fault

emissions to low to register on dsm

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre not a run flat like others

Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to register on dsm

Pass 3 Nov 2012 62,344 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads appear low

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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FY59 DZM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

FY59 DZM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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