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YC59 MSX

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,690 mi
Last recorded140,690 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 MSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 140,690 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 138,120 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 133,779 miles

Nearside front tyre misshapen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 133,728 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front tyre misshapen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 126,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Number plate light dim

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 126,839 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Number plate light dim

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 119,473 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Low effort to nearside parking brake

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

Offside number plate light dim

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,050 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 113,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,280 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 90,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise front bumper damaged but still secure

Fail 7 Dec 2018 90,338 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise front bumper damaged but still secure

Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,597 miles

Front bumper is damaged

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

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 21 Dec 2017 76,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper is damaged

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

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 8 Oct 2016 71,918 miles

Front bumper is damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,672 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 MSX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

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

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