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YG59 MLK

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,145 mi
Last recorded153,145 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 MLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 153,145 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 144,285 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 144,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,248 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 123,922 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 123,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,021 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 110,748 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,192 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,644 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,295 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 72,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,096 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 40,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 40,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,042 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

trigger point not met

Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,269 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 MLK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

YG59 MLK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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