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YK59 NCY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,965 mi
Last recorded97,965 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,965 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,528 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,930 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 78,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,622 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 41,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,721 miles

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 NCY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NCY, 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 NCY registered?

YK59 NCY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is YK59 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 NCY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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