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YG59 SNU

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,500 mi
Last recorded199,500 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 SNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 199,500 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 193,709 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 188,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear inner sill panel corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2020 188,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear inner sill panel corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2019 180,965 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 169,854 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 159,557 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 147,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 135,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing inspection of some components

items removed from drivers view

Fail 23 Sep 2015 135,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing inspection of some components

items removed from drivers view

Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,850 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 30,974 miles

exhaust emissions to low to read

rear number plate damaged

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 SNU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

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

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