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YG59 UBT

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,621 mi
Last recorded88,621 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 UBT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 88,621 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 88,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 80,458 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 2 Oct 2024 80,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Sep 2023 65,762 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 65,762 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 52,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 32,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 30,084 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 23,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 11,423 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 11,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 8,633 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 7,928 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 7,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 7,113 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 UBT is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

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

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