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YC59 FXD

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 FXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 85,629 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 85,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,539 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 79,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,568 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 77,568 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,579 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 10 Jun 2019 74,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs lipped and in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre worn very close to limit

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Rear brake discs lipped and in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2018 68,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,376 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 50,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,991 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,152 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 23,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 16,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FXD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FXD, 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.

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What year was YC59 FXD registered?

YC59 FXD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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