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YE59 DLZ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,075 mi
Last recorded138,075 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 DLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 138,075 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 138,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 134,474 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 134,474 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 130,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 127,527 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,122 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 123,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,595 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2016 113,593 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,614 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,614 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 40,051 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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YE59 DLZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 YE59 DLZ, 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 YE59 DLZ registered?

YE59 DLZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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