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YC59 WNW

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,167 mi
Last recorded135,167 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 WNW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 135,167 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,578 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bothsides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides lower tiebars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 110,888 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both grease on outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 110,888 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can not be opened (3.1 (c))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both grease on outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,004 miles

Front exhaust d.p.f flexi joint worn system loose

Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,827 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,093 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 20 Nov 2018 98,093 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,378 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,479 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,197 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,370 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,451 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WNW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

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

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