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YC59 OML

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,463 mi
Last recorded78,463 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 78,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,551 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

oil level on min

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,351 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Wipers smearing

Fail 4 Oct 2023 67,351 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wipers smearing

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges and perishing.

Stone-chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2022 58,509 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges and perishing.

Stone-chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of cylinder head. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,985 miles

Front and rear brake disc faces corroding

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight damage front number plate

Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on edges

Slight damage front number plate

Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 43,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,538 miles

front brake pads worn low/discs wearing

nsf tyre worn to wear indicators/edges wearing and slight bulge inner wall recommend replacement

nsf wheel rim damaged and distorted

osf tyre wearing on edges

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2016 32,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nsf wheel rim damaged and distorted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,454 miles

nsf wheel damaged and distorted

osr tyre worn close to wear indicators

rear brake pads getting low,discs slightly worn

slight damage front number plate

Pass 24 Nov 2014 16,697 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view

nsr tyre worn outer edge and getting close to legal limit

osf tyre wearing outer edge and perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 12,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF tyre tread starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 10,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 8,681 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 OML is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OML, 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 OML registered?

YC59 OML is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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