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YC59 JJE

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 109,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50RF 17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,788 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 106,922 miles

Front brake pads low, discs slightly scored

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Off side number plate lamp dim

Over sills fitted

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Fail 5 Dec 2022 106,921 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

TPMS lamp on

Front brake pads low, discs slightly scored

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Off side number plate lamp dim

Over sills fitted

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Nov 2021 98,312 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 25 Nov 2020 90,536 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 90,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,742 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 7,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 69,939 miles

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2016 63,869 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge, and perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,783 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,053 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 52,922 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 39,799 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 JJE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JJE, 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 JJE registered?

YC59 JJE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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