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YH59 DSU

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,130 mi
Last recorded100,130 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,130 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front windscreen washers/intermittent

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner both sides/inner sills/corroding

Rear handbrake travel getting long

Pass 9 Oct 2024 98,561 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 96,358 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,485 miles

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,316 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2021 89,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,691 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 82,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,242 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 78,237 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,321 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 65,961 miles

all discs worn

front exhaust flexi worn

front pads just off legal limit

osf tyre worn low on outer edge

rear pads close to legal limit

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,067 miles

child seat fitted on nsr

front discs worn

front wipers poor

osf control arm bush starting to wear

strong advise - front pads low

Fail 22 Jan 2016 55,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted on nsr

front discs worn

front wipers poor

osf control arm bush starting to wear

strong advise - front pads low

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,345 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,235 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 DSU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

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

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