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YH59 PXG

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,360 mi
Last recorded157,360 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 PXG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 157,360 miles

hand break has excess travel

Pass 25 Sep 2023 153,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 150,795 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 150,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 144,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 140,124 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 134,156 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 134,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 117,951 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 109,713 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 104,080 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,166 miles

play in nearside and offside rear suspension top arm bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,942 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges!

Fail 11 Oct 2013 93,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges!

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PXG is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PXG, 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 PXG registered?

YH59 PXG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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