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YC59 XMX

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,723 mi
Last recorded112,723 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 112,723 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 103,902 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 94,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 84,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 66,566 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 34,066 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 28,568 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,142 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Aug 2015 21,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 21,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light came on during emmisions test and car went into limp mode

Pass 1 Aug 2014 18,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,861 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,041 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 XMX is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

YC59 XMX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is YC59 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 XMX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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