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K555 YMA

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,849 mi
Last recorded82,849 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 YMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,849 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,005 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,046 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,752 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 71,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,685 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 57,464 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2018 56,661 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 56,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 r17 89v - run flat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm - wearing on inner edge and showing slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and showing slight cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,547 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front indicator condensated

Pass 12 Nov 2016 51,706 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges close to cords

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,679 miles

engine covers fitted/under-trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2015 45,540 miles

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

engine covers fitted/under-trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,709 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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K555 YMA is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K555 YMA, 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 K555 YMA registered?

K555 YMA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is K555 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 YMA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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