CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR59 VFC

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,295 mi
Last recorded133,295 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 VFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 133,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 131,848 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 124,147 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,155 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,924 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 95,924 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,103 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,146 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 75,146 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

registration plate insecure front (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,888 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2014 59,888 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 41,681 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth low

o/s/r tyre tread depth low

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR59 VFC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VFC, 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

How do I check the history of YR59 VFC?

You can check the full history of YR59 VFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR59 VFC registered?

YR59 VFC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YR59 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 VFC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR59 VFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR59 VFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.