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YE59 HFL

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,197 mi
Last recorded139,197 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 139,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on outer edge & slight cracking visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 139,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on outer edge & slight cracking visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 130,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front screen has stone chip

under tray floor & sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2021 130,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front screen has stone chip

under tray floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 126,082 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 126,046 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 116,067 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 116,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,363 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,687 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,725 miles

emissions not registering

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 89,725 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

emissions not registering

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,201 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,801 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,741 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 HFL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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