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YH59 VXA

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,664 mi
Last recorded148,664 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 148,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 136,640 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 133,418 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 133,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 129,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 127,430 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 118,505 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 106,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,751 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pad sensor not fitted into pads

slight plat in front anti roll bar drop link ball joints

Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,266 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,589 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 75,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,233 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,701 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 VXA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH59 VXA registered?

YH59 VXA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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