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YK59 MSV

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,762 mi
Last recorded103,762 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 102,358 miles

Damage to rear bumper (poor condition)

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 100,858 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,857 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,212 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,638 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 95,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 90,683 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,174 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,868 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,705 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 66,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both offside and nearside front tyres wearing uneven

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 MSV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MSV, 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

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What year was YK59 MSV registered?

YK59 MSV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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