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YK59 NFJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,985 mi
Last recorded136,985 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 136,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play felt at o/s/r wheel

Fail 12 Nov 2021 130,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play felt at o/s/r wheel

t p m s light on

Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,100 miles

Different size tyres fitted front-rear

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

Nearside 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 15 Nov 2019 108,512 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 15 Nov 2019 108,512 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Nov 2018 101,280 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable damage to N/S front tyre outer wall.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 98,759 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 89,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,138 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,135 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,411 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 4 Nov 2013 58,079 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 58,079 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NFJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

YK59 NFJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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