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YK59 OPW

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,629 mi
Last recorded112,629 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 OPW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 112,629 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 108,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear No plate lights deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 103,016 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,361 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,056 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,886 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,943 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,752 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 54,751 miles

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

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)

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

rear wiper blade smearing advise

Pass 21 Sep 2013 46,338 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,677 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 27,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

rear brake disc's worn advise

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 OPW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc 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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

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

Is YK59 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 OPW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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