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LC59 YWU

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,833 mi
Last recorded20,833 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 YWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 20,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 18,934 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 17,190 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 17,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 17,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 16,288 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 14,731 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 14,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 12,712 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 11,929 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 11,714 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 10,732 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 10,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 9,446 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 7,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 5,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LC59 YWU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC59 YWU, 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 LC59 YWU registered?

LC59 YWU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is LC59 YWU safe to buy?

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