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YF59 CTU

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,939 mi
Last recorded114,939 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 CTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 114,939 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 114,926 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 103,296 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,182 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,436 miles

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

starting to corrode under body needs good oil spray.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 72,451 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

No emissions print out as too clean

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 60,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

No emissions print out as too clean

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,719 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,679 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,680 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YF59 CTU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YF59 CTU, 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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What year was YF59 CTU registered?

YF59 CTU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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