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YC59 OMW

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,247 mi
Last recorded112,247 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OMW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 112,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brake pad sensor wire insercure

Pass 22 Jan 2025 109,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel

Pass 18 Jan 2024 106,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 104,269 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 101,030 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 101,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,881 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 93,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,499 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 82,499 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,138 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 74,134 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet of (6.4.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,600 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,361 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 34,904 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,196 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,078 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,830 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 19,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 OMW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OMW, 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 OMW registered?

YC59 OMW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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