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YK09 NXY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,613 mi
Last recorded150,613 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 150,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 150,167 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 150,167 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 147,237 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 143,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine knocking(unable to check oil at time of test,no dipstick fitted)

Pass 1 Apr 2021 136,664 miles

both front flexi hoses perished

heavy knocking noise from crankshaft area

Fail 31 Mar 2021 136,664 miles

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

both front flexi hoses perished

heavy knocking noise from crankshaft area

Pass 16 Mar 2020 131,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,923 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 18 Mar 2019 116,923 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine suspect rear of cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 94,198 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 94,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 85,579 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 79,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 72,241 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 63,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YK09 NXY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YK09 NXY, 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 YK09 NXY registered?

YK09 NXY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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