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YC59 NHE

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,687 mi
Last recorded113,687 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 113,687 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 113,670 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 99,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 99,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,203 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,169 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 82,169 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front cat flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure metal bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,972 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,102 miles

Starter motor positive terminal corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 75,919 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Starter motor positive terminal corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner and outer edges (225/45/17 W) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner and outer edges (225/45/17 W) (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,575 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 63,566 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,297 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,837 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,012 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note zero emissons no reading

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 NHE 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 68.4%.

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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

YC59 NHE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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