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YY59 AEM

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,255 mi
Last recorded84,255 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 AEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,255 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 84,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,779 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 79,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2024 73,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 69,347 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 69,335 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 58,576 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 58,571 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,836 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 50,682 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 44,873 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,595 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,983 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,903 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,086 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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YY59 AEM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY59 AEM, 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 YY59 AEM registered?

YY59 AEM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is YY59 AEM safe to buy?

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