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YK59 MVH

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,890 mi
Last recorded129,890 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 129,890 miles

Front Windscreen chipped near side

Offside Front Headlamp condensation present slightly affecting beam image

Offside Front Seat upright catch mechanism stiff on operation

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

Underside of gearbox and area wet with oil

Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,423 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 118,417 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All OSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covered in mud

Pass 19 Aug 2021 111,273 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 111,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Flexi snapped , exhaust rubbing on body (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured In 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,159 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,001 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 99,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,317 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 93,317 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2017 87,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,580 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

exhaust flex blowing and weak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,025 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 67,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall kerbin rib

advise ref emissions test no acceleration de-tected reading k=0.03 1/m

Fail 14 May 2013 59,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 59,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,177 miles

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

trigger point not met

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 MVH is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MVH, 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 MVH registered?

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

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