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YC59 OCV

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,438 mi
Last recorded165,438 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 165,438 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Dec 2025 165,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Dec 2024 153,659 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2023 140,840 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 130,726 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2022 130,726 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516£62.90 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,769 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 102,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 89,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

tyre pressure light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

tyre pressure light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,938 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 59,507 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,824 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,670 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 OCV is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

YC59 OCV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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