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YR59 XTD

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,663 mi
Last recorded111,663 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 111,663 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 101,795 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 101,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on sub frame to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on sub frame to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,217 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Park brake effort low,appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 88,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,116 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

off and near side front screen washer jets are "weak".

off side front wiper blade rubber is split.

suspect various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 54,954 miles

EML lamp on

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 96,969 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML lamp on

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,095 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,900 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,813 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 16,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 XTD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

YR59 XTD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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