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YC59 NBN

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,910 mi
Last recorded112,910 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 112,910 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 107,398 miles

Nearside Rear shock casing dropped

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2025 107,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak blown out (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock casing dropped

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2024 102,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 96,876 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 96,876 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 89,096 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 78,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 78,809 miles

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive runout (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive runout (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 71,849 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,599 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 30,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 23,052 miles

front pads wearing low

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2013 18,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 15,993 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 NBN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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