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YC59 FHK

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,887 mi
Last recorded197,887 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 FHK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 197,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 191,272 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 186,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 182,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 180,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 176,884 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 170,662 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 165,084 miles

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 21 Dec 2017 162,522 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 162,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 152,527 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 147,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 139,366 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 129,680 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 112,142 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 112,140 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 FHK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

YC59 FHK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is YC59 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 FHK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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