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YC59 OMU

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

91,648 mi
Last recorded91,648 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 91,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,661 miles

Hand brake warning light malfunction

Pass 2 Dec 2023 71,713 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 71,713 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 57,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,232 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,942 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 34,784 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside & outside edge low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 27,949 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 24,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 14,666 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 10,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nail in nearside front tyre (leaking).

small stone chips front windscreen.

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 OMU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

YC59 OMU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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