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YE59 GVT

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,363 mi
Last recorded125,363 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 GVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 125,363 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 125,363 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 105,593 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 105,593 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm 205/50/17 snow tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm snow tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 90,533 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm 205/50/17 snow tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm snow tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 85,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust flexi insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2020 77,128 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust flexi insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2019 72,235 miles

Central TPS light lit

Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,313 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,100 miles

Brake warning light lit

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,637 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,817 miles

brake.warning.light.on

Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,327 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 42,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,424 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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YE59 GVT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YE59 GVT, 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 YE59 GVT registered?

YE59 GVT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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