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YK59 MVF

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,063 mi
Last recorded138,063 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 138,063 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed mis fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

clutch high on pedal

engine cover and under trays

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2023 134,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 126,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 1.6mm tread and wearing on inner edge smooth and starting to blister on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,068 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 108,253 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,692 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 96,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,122 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,500 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 83,500 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,209 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 72,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,023 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 61,023 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,646 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 52,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,032 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,032 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 41,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MVF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVF, 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 MVF registered?

YK59 MVF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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