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YG59 SDO

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,363 mi
Last recorded39,363 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 SDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 39,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 37,433 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,155 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 35,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 32,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 30,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,328 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres scrubbed bald on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2016 19,193 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 16,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 13,366 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 10,331 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 8,295 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 SDO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

YG59 SDO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is YG59 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 SDO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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