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YC59 JHY

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,347 mi
Last recorded104,347 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 JHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 104,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 101,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,930 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 99,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,785 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 97,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,250 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2020 86,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,538 miles

Front both front tyre wear inner and outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2019 61,639 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 61,639 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 50,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,132 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 38,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,066 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,853 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 JHY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

YC59 JHY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is YC59 JHY safe to buy?

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