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TS51 DAR

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,755 mi
Last recorded74,755 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS51 DAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 74,755 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 74,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,064 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 66,908 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,518 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,703 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 58,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,402 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 51,402 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 50,361 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 50,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 44,353 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 44,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 37,895 miles

unable to record smoke test

TPM light on

Fail 6 May 2016 37,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TPM light on

unable to record smoke test

Pass 15 May 2015 32,754 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

to clean to record smoke test

Pass 16 May 2014 26,621 miles

Emissions are to low to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 17,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2012 17,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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TS51 DAR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TS51 DAR, 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 TS51 DAR registered?

TS51 DAR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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