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YH59 LFJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,780 mi
Last recorded162,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 162,780 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 155,455 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 144,733 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 136,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 130,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 125,419 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 125,106 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust snapped at front flexi (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint snapped and detatched exhaust fumes smelt in side the car (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade judders accross screen (8.2.2)

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Luggage compartment fully loaded preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyres has sidewall damage

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface edges lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface edges lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,939 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,915 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 86,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,196 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,273 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 LFJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

YH59 LFJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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