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YG59 EFK

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,289 mi
Last recorded105,289 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 EFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 105,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 100,453 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight surface corrosion underside

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,132 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,317 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,350 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 79,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,329 miles

All 4 tyres perishing and cracking around the tread

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,147 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 59,147 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smear

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 EFK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YG59 EFK, 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 EFK registered?

YG59 EFK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is YG59 EFK safe to buy?

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