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YR59 DKK

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,413 mi
Last recorded126,413 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 DKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 126,413 miles

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

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

rear subframe and inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 116,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 109,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 95,482 miles

both front tyres worn slightly

pad warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,838 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Fail 6 Oct 2020 89,833 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake warning lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2019 83,815 miles

exhaust flexi pipe worn and loose

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,988 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

front shock absorbers leaking

parking brake lamp illuminated

various tyres wearing on edges/starting to perish/wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,963 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 60,963 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,200 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 54,200 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,206 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 46,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,462 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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YR59 DKK is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR59 DKK, 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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YR59 DKK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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