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YC59 ODW

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

167,179 mi
Last recorded167,179 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 ODW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 167,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 155,665 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 145,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 131,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 131,574 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 120,078 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 109,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 96,118 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 79,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,913 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 42,756 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 28,951 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,885 miles

N/S front tyre worn uneven on the inside edge

O/S and N/S front tyres worn on the outside edge

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing outer edges + fine surface cracking inbetween tread

Pass 24 Oct 2013 16,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,069 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 ODW is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ODW, 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 ODW registered?

YC59 ODW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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