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VK59 YHT

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,168 mi
Last recorded80,168 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 YHT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,168 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 80,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 75,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 66,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,619 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

tps light on

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,799 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 54,796 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,239 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,045 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 45,039 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,605 miles

Front both tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all four tyres starting to perish (205/55R16V)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 35,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all four tyres starting to perish (205/55R16V)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,284 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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VK59 YHT 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 VK59 YHT, 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 VK59 YHT registered?

VK59 YHT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is VK59 YHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 YHT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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