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YC59 NYB

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,055 mi
Last recorded114,055 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 114,055 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching tread wear indicators of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

nearside rear parking brake effort poor ( advise check for this and fluctuation )

Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,189 miles

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

Offside tyre slightly worn on the edges

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 12 Nov 2022 86,593 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Top mount has been pulled through the middle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside tyre slightly worn on the edges

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,539 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,789 miles

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,099 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,940 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,073 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have the edges scrubbed

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 NYB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NYB, 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

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What year was YC59 NYB registered?

YC59 NYB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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