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YK59 KBZ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,733 mi
Last recorded71,733 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 KBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 71,733 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 61,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 61,048 miles

Offside Rear Reverse lamp inop

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 55,678 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,897 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 48,010 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,461 miles

front exhaust flex deteriorated

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2019 40,812 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,722 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,078 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,849 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,178 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,437 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 KBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK59 KBZ, 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 YK59 KBZ registered?

YK59 KBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is YK59 KBZ safe to buy?

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