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AM09 YLV

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 98,827 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,543 miles

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

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

surface rust build up on suspension components

Fail 11 Jun 2025 90,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,760 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,773 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,859 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,334 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,364 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 41,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,403 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 37,403 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,052 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 26,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,981 miles

The engine management light illuminated on the emissions test but then extinguished

Fail 12 Jun 2013 24,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

The engine management light illuminated on the emissions test but then extinguished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,704 miles

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

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

engine management light on

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 YLV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

AM09 YLV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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