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YK59 XAZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,399 mi
Last recorded128,399 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 XAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 128,399 miles

rear number plate damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2022 128,399 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,625 miles

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

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

Rear Seats Folded at Time of Test

Fail 27 Jul 2021 112,625 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seats Folded at Time of Test

Pass 31 Oct 2020 99,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 31 Oct 2020 99,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,457 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 65,578 miles

front brake discs lipped, worn and corroded

n/s/r iso fix trim missing

oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50zr17 93 w (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs lipped, worn and corroded

n/s/r iso fix trim missing

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge (not measurable tread)

oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,553 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 43,499 miles

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 43,499 miles

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 33,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 33,244 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 84,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2014 33,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 24,301 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 11,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 11,997 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 XAZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

YK59 XAZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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