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YH59 CXU

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,326 mi
Last recorded132,326 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 CXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 132,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 132,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 118,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 111,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 103,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,626 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,933 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 81,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,158 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,843 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 60,710 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake just past %

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,426 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,795 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 44,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/rear tyre persing on sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 CXU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CXU, 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 CXU registered?

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

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