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YY59 BWN

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,784 mi
Last recorded84,784 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,784 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 79,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,785 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,518 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 73,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,275 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,632 miles

offside rear brake bind

offside rear brake hose kinked

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,835 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,082 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,573 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 BWN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YY59 BWN, 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.

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What year was YY59 BWN registered?

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

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