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AM09 YBZ

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,519 mi
Last recorded61,519 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 61,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2024 50,571 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 47,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,306 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 46,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2021 40,860 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 40,860 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 35,997 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 18,046 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 17,269 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 May 2016 16,736 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 10,690 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,203 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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AM09 YBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc 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 AM09 YBZ, 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 AM09 YBZ registered?

AM09 YBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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