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YE59 OUU

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,054 mi
Last recorded113,054 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 OUU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 113,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 110,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 105,709 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 105,709 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,543 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,840 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,213 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 90,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside side wall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,144 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 80,869 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,806 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,838 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,380 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 28,396 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES

Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,653 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 OUU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE59 OUU registered?

YE59 OUU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is YE59 OUU safe to buy?

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