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YR59 XFG

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,672 mi
Last recorded63,672 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 XFG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 63,672 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,167 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2023 52,896 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 49,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,613 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 37,650 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 30,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 26,366 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 22,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 22,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 18,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,135 miles

2 nails in N/S rear tyre

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 XFG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

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

Is YR59 XFG safe to buy?

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