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YG59 YYN

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,940 mi
Last recorded140,940 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 YYN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 140,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 140,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 125,901 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,066 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 100,047 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 100,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,984 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 76,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,449 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,415 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,245 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 YYN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

YG59 YYN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is YG59 YYN safe to buy?

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