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YH59 LYY

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,191 mi
Last recorded113,191 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 LYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 113,191 miles

Front exhaust slightly insecure flex area

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufactures under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 112,798 miles

engine and side and sill covers fitted

exhaust slightly insecure in flex

Pass 21 Nov 2023 112,565 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn surface rust also

front exhaust flexy worn not leaking gases

Fail 20 Nov 2023 112,565 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken in 2 sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

front and rear brake disc slightly worn surface rust also

front exhaust flexy worn not leaking gases

Pass 10 Oct 2022 112,298 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 112,298 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 111,624 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,122 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 108,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 106,746 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 105,315 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 105,314 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,697 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 103,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,601 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,788 miles

outer sill and under trays on offside slightly damaged

rear seat base not fitted (seat belts and buckles present and checked)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,062 miles

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

reverse light on offside inop(PRS)

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 LYY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

YH59 LYY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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