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HV59 YKH

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,021 mi
Last recorded181,021 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 181,021 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 181,017 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 159,966 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 148,137 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 148,137 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 141,776 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 135,442 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 131,224 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 126,361 miles

HAND BRAKE 49% UNBALANCED

OFFSIDE NO PLATE LAMP DIM

Fail 3 Aug 2020 126,359 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

HAND BRAKE 49% UNBALANCED

OFFSIDE NO PLATE LAMP DIM

Pass 1 Aug 2019 119,751 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 119,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose 3 out of six (6.1.7 (a) (i))

noise from both rear wheels when rotated

Pass 6 Aug 2018 109,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,917 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,968 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 59,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 32,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking (ageing)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration tyre sidewalls.

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

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 YKH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKH, 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 YKH registered?

HV59 YKH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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