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YG59 AYP

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,304 mi
Last recorded148,304 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 AYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 148,304 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 119,707 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,721 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 103,720 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 99,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside handbrake only just met requirements

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,042 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 89,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,518 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 60,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,630 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 48,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,726 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,620 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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YG59 AYP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YG59 AYP, 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 YG59 AYP registered?

YG59 AYP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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