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YX59 XFB

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,405 mi
Last recorded48,405 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 XFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 48,405 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,440 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 40,130 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,447 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,543 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,171 miles

All tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,268 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,443 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YX59 XFB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YX59 XFB, 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 YX59 XFB registered?

YX59 XFB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is YX59 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX59 XFB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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