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YG59 NLT

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,322 mi
Last recorded77,322 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 NLT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 77,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 77,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake pad wear sensor close

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever close to travel limit

Pass 1 Nov 2022 51,995 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 51,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 46,315 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 39,891 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 36,246 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 33,559 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,543 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,368 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 18,219 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 12,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 7,833 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 1,709 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 1,660 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 NLT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

YG59 NLT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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