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YC59 RRX

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,300 mi
Last recorded123,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 RRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 123,300 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 111,425 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads @3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 111,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads @3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 102,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,944 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 78,856 miles

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))

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

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2018 69,425 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 61,456 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are perrished and cracked on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,188 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 RRX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 RRX, 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 RRX registered?

YC59 RRX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 RRX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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