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YK59 OLE

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,763 mi
Last recorded77,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 OLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 77,763 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 72,371 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,096 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,130 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 52,130 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working center indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device perusing

Pass 14 Oct 2022 49,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,333 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 3mm to 4mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,735 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,653 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 29,653 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,702 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,801 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,004 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,543 miles

tyre wear advise tracking

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 OLE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OLE, 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 OLE registered?

YK59 OLE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is YK59 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 OLE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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