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YR59 EHT

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,845 mi
Last recorded53,845 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 EHT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,948 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,475 miles

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

Tyre glue out of date.

Vehicle i drive showing vehicle requires service and brake fluid change.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,360 miles

front brake inner pads worn

n/s/f tyre heavily worn outer shoulder close to exposing ply

n/s/r tyre cracking tread

o/s/f tyre cracking tread

rear inner brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,083 miles

Tyre glue out of date.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,536 miles

tyre glue out of date.

under trays fitted.

vehicle over due for a service and brake fluid change.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,111 miles

clicking noise from what appears to be the throttle body.

tyre glue out of date.

under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 26,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clicking noise from what appears to be the throttle body.

tyre glue out of date.

under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,634 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 15,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,763 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 6,624 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 EHT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHT, 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 YR59 EHT registered?

YR59 EHT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is YR59 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 EHT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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