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SY59 BTO

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

209,615 mi
Last recorded209,615 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 BTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 209,615 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 209,612 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 190,680 miles

Front both front body wings have corrosion

Front windscreen Damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close/slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 20 Jan 2025 190,660 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi burst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi burst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wings corroded /breaking away

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate damaged/loose

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front tyre wear worn on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

signs of accident damage?

tpms light on

Pass 19 Jan 2024 182,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 172,247 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipe Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s/f Head Light Unit Has Water Ingress

O/s And N/s Rear Sub Frame Supports Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Donut Perished And Cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service Light Illuminated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/s/r Suspension Shock Absorber Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sill Covers And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Corroded On Underside

Pass 10 Jan 2022 160,766 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 160,761 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 146,867 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 133,614 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 114,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 105,990 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,224 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,702 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,703 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SY59 BTO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SY59 BTO, 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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SY59 BTO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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