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YE59 YAG

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,730 mi
Last recorded156,730 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 156,730 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 152,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 148,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 145,132 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 145,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 137,360 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 137,360 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195.55vr16 pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 129,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 118,963 miles

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

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 110,720 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine running rough

Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 84,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,704 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 64,704 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YAG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black 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 YAG, 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 YAG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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