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YK59 MYH

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,681 mi
Last recorded92,681 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 92,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 81,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 81,637 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 71,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 71,422 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,122 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 8 Jan 2020 69,122 miles

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,029 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 63,029 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nutx1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,634 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 54,634 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 49,253 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,854 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,096 miles

Nearside 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 MYH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MYH, 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 MYH registered?

YK59 MYH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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