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YK59 WPF

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,305 mi
Last recorded143,305 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 143,305 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower ALL REAR BUSHS DETIRIORATING

Rear Lower REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 143,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm both ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower ALL REAR BUSHS DETIRIORATING

Rear Lower REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 11 Feb 2025 130,663 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

number plate light 50%

Pass 8 Feb 2024 117,818 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front amber brake warning light on

Nearside Front brake wear indicator not attached

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reg plate light dim

Fail 8 Feb 2024 117,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front amber brake warning light on

Nearside Front brake wear indicator not attached

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reg plate light dim

TPMS light on checked pressures reset system

Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 106,715 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

TPMS light on

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 9 Feb 2022 90,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

TPMS light on

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,929 miles

Covers Fitted Obstructing View

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 85,718 miles

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 10 Feb 2020 85,718 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 11 Feb 2019 78,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

service light on

Fail 6 Feb 2018 72,420 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

service light on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 67,368 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in zone b (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

coated rear brake pipes have signs of corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

offside rear parking brake effort low

service light on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,218 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,555 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 3 Jul 2013 39,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,539 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 WPF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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