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HV59 YDX

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,736 mi
Last recorded74,736 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 YDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 74,736 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 74,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 69,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 60,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR/NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,626 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,356 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,459 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 44,161 miles

DEEP CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD PATTERN

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 3.0mm

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

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

TYRE SIZE:205/50/17 RUN-FLAT DESIGN

Pass 27 Nov 2018 37,786 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,081 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 22,324 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 19,011 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 19,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 15,871 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 15,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked in tread

offside front tyre perished and cracked in tread worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 12,868 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,203 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 YDX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HV59 YDX, 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 YDX registered?

HV59 YDX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is HV59 YDX safe to buy?

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