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YH59 VXE

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,453 mi
Last recorded164,453 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 164,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear x member corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 144,411 miles

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

Rear X Member corroded

Rear x Member corrosion repair

Pass 23 Dec 2023 124,076 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 124,069 miles

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 111,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 99,815 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 99,636 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Damage down side of vehicle, no sharp edges

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front pad sensor loose

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 62,016 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 47,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 47,515 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2017 47,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 50 17 89w run flat (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,557 miles

All tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,115 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,494 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,503 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 VXE is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

YH59 VXE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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