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YE59 OBT

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,925 mi
Last recorded133,925 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 OBT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 133,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 125,542 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays fitted and engine covers

various parts corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2023 119,775 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen Not In Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system Indicates a fault

Pass 23 Dec 2022 116,858 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,078 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 94,128 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 94,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 80,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,918 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,120 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Fail 21 Dec 2015 56,120 miles

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

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

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,479 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,738 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 OBT is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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