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YG59 KNE

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,510 mi
Last recorded133,510 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 KNE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 133,510 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 128,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock nut not done up fully

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,071 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 120,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,029 miles

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

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

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

undertrays .engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2022 114,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

undertrays .engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 108,170 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,901 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2020 101,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 94,816 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,215 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,542 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,408 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,086 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in it and is punctured

Fail 30 Oct 2015 57,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre has nail in it and is punctured

Pass 1 Nov 2014 46,645 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 36,414 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,651 miles

front wipers smear

near side rear tyre startting to crack due to age

Pass 15 Sep 2012 29,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 KNE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG59 KNE, 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 YG59 KNE registered?

YG59 KNE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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