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YH59 LNT

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,646 mi
Last recorded120,646 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 120,646 miles

Rear axle covered in underseal

Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,563 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 105,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,652 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 77,028 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 74,301 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,754 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 68,933 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,268 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 66,265 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,974 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 62,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 59,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 54,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,723 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,202 miles

front wipers smear

Fail 4 Sep 2013 28,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers smear

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,214 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 LNT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LNT, 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 LNT registered?

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

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