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YK59 WPE

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,544 mi
Last recorded134,544 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 134,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shaft cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. Plus all rear bush cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Across rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 134,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shaft cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. Plus all rear bush cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned insecure (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Across rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 131,254 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp direction indicators on with position light (4.4.3 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shaft covers split (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and coil springs to rear also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes plus some play N/S rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,645 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear upper arm outer bush as marked slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear / osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 111,641 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2022 105,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,238 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,298 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,819 miles

slight cracking in tyres on car

Fail 28 Aug 2015 35,819 miles

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

slight cracking in tyres on car

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,978 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,482 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 WPE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

YK59 WPE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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