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YH59 WBJ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,674 mi
Last recorded164,674 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 164,674 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 28 Jun 2018 154,367 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 12 Apr 2017 144,354 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 144,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 135,900 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 129,004 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 129,004 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 109,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 WBJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

YH59 WBJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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