2009 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · LB59 PZO
2009 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 123,884 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LB59 PZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/12/2025
- 123,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB59 PZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 116 (LB59 PZO) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LB59 PZO Mileage History
- 21/05/2022102,599 mi
- 21/05/2022102,599 mi
- 13/05/2023113,608 mi+11,009 mi
- 16/11/2024123,879 mi+10,271 mi
- 12/12/2025123,884 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,975 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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