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YH59 ASU

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,173 mi
Last recorded125,173 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 ASU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 125,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,157 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,085 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 107,075 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Outer flexible joint broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 91,045 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,059 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 67,059 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,043 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,086 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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YH59 ASU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YH59 ASU, 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 ASU registered?

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

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