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YP59 WJE

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,384 mi
Last recorded151,384 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 WJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 151,384 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output product on both front headlamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front damage to front bumper

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 151,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front damage to front bumper

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 125,759 miles

Front damage but secure

Front number plate damaged

carried out temp repair on headlamps . euro lamps fitted kicks wrong side

engine noise

front and rear wheels different style

Fail 22 Sep 2018 125,725 miles

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

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

Front damage but secure

Front number plate damaged

engine noise

front and rear wheels different style

Pass 14 Sep 2017 108,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 107,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,754 miles

nearside headlight image not correct

Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,805 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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YP59 WJE is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP59 WJE, 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 YP59 WJE registered?

YP59 WJE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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