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140,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside front tyre misshapen
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front very close (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise front bumper damaged but still secure
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
Front bumper is damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre pressure warning light is on
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
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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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