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YK59 NRL

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 92,612 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 92,613 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 91,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 88,868 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,489 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,336 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,974 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 74,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 62,273 miles

ADVISE FRONT FLEXI PIPE EXHAUST/CAT WORN AND STARTING TO SEPERATE BUT NO EXHAUST BLOW

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 62,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FRONT FLEXI PIPE EXHAUST/CAT WORN AND STARTING TO SEPERATE BUT NO EXHAUST BLOW

ADVISE N/S/F INNER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 54,887 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight blow at exhaust flexy pipe

Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,212 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,524 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,621 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,795 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 NRL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

YK59 NRL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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