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YK59 GYE

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,665 mi
Last recorded146,665 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 GYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 146,665 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened MULTI (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 135,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, but not exposed to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge, but not exposed to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, but not exposed to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe/axle has slight corrosion, but not excessive or seriously reducing its overall strength

Pass 13 Nov 2023 124,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,568 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,676 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,884 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 107,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 100,174 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,300 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened leaking (2.4.G.1)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,325 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,576 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 80,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,710 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 66,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise exhaust front pipe in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,399 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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YK59 GYE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK59 GYE, 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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YK59 GYE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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