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YL59 GDJ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,885 mi
Last recorded65,885 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL59 GDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 65,885 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 65,884 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 64,811 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 58,739 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 58,739 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm nsf / osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 52,438 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 48,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 45,570 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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YL59 GDJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL59 GDJ, 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 YL59 GDJ registered?

YL59 GDJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is YL59 GDJ safe to buy?

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