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YD59 XBA

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,523 mi
Last recorded49,523 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 XBA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 49,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 48,600 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 46,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Jan 2024 46,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 45,555 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 43,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 42,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 40,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 39,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly splitting/cracking in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly splitting/cracking in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 39,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly splitting/cracking in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly splitting/cracking in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 38,393 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 38,393 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,478 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread line

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread lines + 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,062 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 33,753 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 33,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offsidefront tyre wearing onouter edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,680 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,856 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 27,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XBA is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

YD59 XBA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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