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EA59 YFS

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,664 mi
Last recorded65,664 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 YFS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 65,664 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 59,205 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 53,544 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,818 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 46,995 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 46,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 45,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 45,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 43,502 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring the view of various components.

Pass 27 Dec 2018 41,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

minor engine oil leak.

various engine covers, undertrays and sil covers fitted obscuring the view of various components.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 39,449 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,757 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 25,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 19,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,470 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,735 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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EA59 YFS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA59 YFS, 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 EA59 YFS registered?

EA59 YFS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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