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YC59 BJE

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,800 mi
Last recorded115,800 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 115,800 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 115,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,071 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,942 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,894 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing all four wheels have each have one stud missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides dip beam bulbs incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 72,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 69,701 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 62,724 miles

front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,250 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BJE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC59 BJE, 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 BJE registered?

YC59 BJE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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