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YC59 NKZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,677 mi
Last recorded59,677 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 59,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 53,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,098 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,685 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,681 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 42,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 38,797 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 37,334 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 37,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,855 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,948 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 25,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,628 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 NKZ 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 NKZ, 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

How do I check the history of YC59 NKZ?

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What year was YC59 NKZ registered?

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

Is YC59 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 NKZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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