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YS59 FXL

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,936 mi
Last recorded40,936 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 FXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 40,936 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2022 40,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 40,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,562 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 38,703 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 38,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 35,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 33,857 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 31,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,651 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 25,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,711 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 15,625 miles

Nearside Front 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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YS59 FXL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YS59 FXL, 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 YS59 FXL registered?

YS59 FXL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is YS59 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS59 FXL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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