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YD59 XAY

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,350 mi
Last recorded152,350 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 XAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 152,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to listen to rear wheel bearings fully due to diff noise.

Rear differential very noisy and rough when rotating rear wheels!

Pass 15 Feb 2023 140,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective mid (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 130,583 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished/cracked.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 120,690 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler cap sealing rubber is perished.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 113,722 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,829 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 99,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,438 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,431 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 57,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,247 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 45,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,093 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 34,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,552 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XAY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YD59 XAY, 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 YD59 XAY registered?

YD59 XAY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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