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YC59 AUM

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,842 mi
Last recorded97,842 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 AUM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 97,842 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 93,119 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 93,119 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2024 86,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 72,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light damage to the outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 72,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light damage to the outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,425 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s number plate lamp is dim

n/s/front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight wear to the inner edges

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring panels and components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 62,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,026 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,706 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 52,702 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,960 miles

Nearside Front tyer wall scrub

Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertray damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,675 miles

Front wiper blades, smearing screen.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 27,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,722 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 20,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2013 20,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,539 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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YC59 AUM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC59 AUM, 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 YC59 AUM registered?

YC59 AUM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is YC59 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 AUM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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