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YD59 ETJ

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,030 mi
Last recorded142,030 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ETJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 142,030 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 142,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower mount broken / sheared off. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 132,908 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 132,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 122,743 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 122,743 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush of the top arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 120,025 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 107,614 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 101,479 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,199 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,844 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,603 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,075 miles

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)

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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YD59 ETJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD59 ETJ, 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 YD59 ETJ registered?

YD59 ETJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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