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YE59 OOU

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,742 mi
Last recorded116,742 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 OOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 116,742 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 116,682 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 104,188 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 103,997 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,150 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 70,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,076 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,459 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,602 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,719 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 49,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,581 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,401 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 OOU is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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