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KN59 YOV

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,404 mi
Last recorded110,404 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 YOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 110,404 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 106,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,940 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,007 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,951 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,738 miles

Engine cover.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,049 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 53,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,131 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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KN59 YOV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KN59 YOV, 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 KN59 YOV registered?

KN59 YOV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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