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YK59 MKM

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,319 mi
Last recorded118,319 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 118,319 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 118,319 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 110,759 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 109,102 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 109,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,744 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 101,744 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,313 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 85,944 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 80,572 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 80,572 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 77,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,562 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,179 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,881 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,204 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 MKM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black 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 MKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK59 MKM?

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What year was YK59 MKM registered?

YK59 MKM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is YK59 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 MKM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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