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YH59 ASO

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,236 mi
Last recorded106,236 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 ASO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 106,236 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 106,236 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear road wheel repaired

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 96,337 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear road wheel repaired

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 85,108 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 85,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 81,336 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 81,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2018 73,419 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 73,419 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides cord showing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,082 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,199 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre as nail in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,891 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,733 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YH59 ASO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH59 ASO, 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 YH59 ASO registered?

YH59 ASO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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