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YK59 NCO

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,831 mi
Last recorded88,831 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 88,831 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 81,895 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 78,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 18 Apr 2023 73,483 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 67,787 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 62,712 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 59,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,782 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,969 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 6 Feb 2016 45,680 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,460 miles

front brake pads look low

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2014 43,460 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake pads look low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bonnet shut slightly loose

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 NCO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

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

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