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HV59 YCS

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

232,568 mi
Last recorded232,568 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 YCS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 232,568 miles

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

oil leak rear differential

Fail 14 Mar 2023 232,568 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

oil leak rear differential

Pass 9 Mar 2022 224,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber doughnut cracking (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2021 220,217 miles

Front tyres perished in the treads.

Oil leaks at rear differential area.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear tyres perished in the treads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 216,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 209,693 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 4 Mar 2019 209,691 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated not connected (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2018 201,512 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 201,507 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 190,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine bay covers fitted

front wiper blades smearing/worn

offside rear brake senor wire disconnect/damaged/secured

parking/hand brake travel slightly high

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 164,267 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 136,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2014 97,673 miles

both front tyres worn in outer edges

mistyness of oil around gearbox and rear differential

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,075 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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HV59 YCS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV59 YCS, 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 HV59 YCS registered?

HV59 YCS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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