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YE59 HFG

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,136 mi
Last recorded166,136 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 HFG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 166,136 miles

Exhaust hanger broken rear section, clamp missing front section

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 150,163 miles

Exhaust clamp missing but not insecure (front flexi pipe)

Fail 5 Oct 2018 150,163 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust clamp missing but not insecure (front flexi pipe)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 138,016 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 123,715 miles

Nearside 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 14 Oct 2015 113,003 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 98,073 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 97,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake wearing fault light stays on

Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,210 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 52,970 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake did not lock

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 4 Dec 2012 52,898 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake did not lock

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

Wipers smearing

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 HFG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE59 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

YE59 HFG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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