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YR59 VYD

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 VYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 137,033 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 130,316 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 126,767 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2018 115,196 miles

engine management light on intermittently

high level brake light inop

Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,949 miles

limited inspection to brake pipes covered by plastic covers

rear discs worn and corroded

rear gear box seal leaking

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,054 miles

front and rear number plates slightly faded

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,054 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly faded

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,058 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 VYD is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

YR59 VYD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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