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YH59 UTO

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,060 mi
Last recorded165,060 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 165,060 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

ADVISE O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTAIN TORN SLIGHTLY

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 152,309 miles

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2019 152,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2018 137,407 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 137,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 126,738 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 126,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front pads getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2015 111,521 miles

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

no smoke detected on emission test

Fail 7 Dec 2015 111,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken brackets & reflector (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

accident damage to front & rear of car

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,126 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,075 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,795 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 46,795 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 UTO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UTO, 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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YH59 UTO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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