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YE59 VBK

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,144 mi
Last recorded124,144 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 124,144 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 124,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 120,344 miles

Front windscreen has crack in, out of drivers view

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 120,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen has crack in, out of drivers view

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 115,937 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 115,937 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,838 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,581 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 2 Jun 2016 49,091 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,959 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,603 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,790 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 VBK is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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