2009 BMW 116 Diesel · ST59 LFY
2009 BMW 116 (diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 141,526 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ST59 LFY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 141,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST59 LFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 116 (ST59 LFY) between December 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
ST59 LFY Mileage History
- 12/12/201245,056 mi
- 29/11/201358,965 mi+13,909 mi
- 28/11/201474,401 mi+15,436 mi
- 23/12/201583,820 mi+9,419 mi
- 01/12/201691,579 mi+7,759 mi
- 15/12/201798,598 mi+7,019 mi
- 21/12/2018105,811 mi+7,213 mi
- 29/12/2018105,813 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/2020116,294 mi+10,481 mi
- 05/03/2021122,921 mi+6,627 mi
- 06/10/2022130,000 mi+7,079 mi
- 05/10/2023134,079 mi+4,079 mi
- 11/10/2024137,381 mi+3,302 mi
- 07/01/2026141,526 mi+4,145 mi
Average of roughly 7,380 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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