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AV09 YHB

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,864 mi
Last recorded79,864 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 YHB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 79,864 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 74,579 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 74,579 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,174 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 64,652 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 59,697 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 59,697 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 56,387 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 56,387 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 51,262 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 45,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator not inserted into brake pad, pads in good condition

Pass 18 Dec 2017 39,269 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,012 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 30,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge (perishing in tread)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 26,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slight wear

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and perishing in tread

rear discs slight wear

Fail 1 Dec 2014 26,773 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slight wear

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and perishing in tread

rear discs slight wear

Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and perishing in tread

offside rear tyre worn in centre nearing wear markers

Pass 12 Nov 2012 18,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn in centre

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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AV09 YHB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver 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 AV09 YHB, 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 AV09 YHB registered?

AV09 YHB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2009.

Is AV09 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 YHB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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