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AY59 CYC

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,088 mi
Last recorded104,088 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 CYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,088 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2025 101,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 94,378 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,858 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,729 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall, tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall, tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,882 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,776 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,442 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,493 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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AY59 CYC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY59 CYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY59 CYC registered?

AY59 CYC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is AY59 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 CYC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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