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YE59 HGA

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,144 mi
Last recorded81,144 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 HGA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 81,144 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 81,144 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 69,989 miles

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

steering rack noisy

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,794 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 63,794 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,960 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 57,900 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2020 52,267 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,084 miles

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

Front Outer treads worn

Pass 4 Dec 2018 48,585 miles

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

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

cracks in all tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,732 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,835 miles

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

cracks in all tyres

Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,655 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,754 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,851 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 32,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YE59 HGA is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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