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BK09 TYA

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,611 mi
Last recorded115,611 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 TYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 115,611 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,427 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 106,419 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,434 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,369 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,686 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 66,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 62,708 miles

Exhaust slightly damaged from the flexy pipe

Fail 15 May 2017 62,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust slightly damaged from the flexy pipe

Pass 17 May 2016 56,247 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 56,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2015 48,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 May 2015 48,369 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2014 42,587 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 35,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 26,100 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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BK09 TYA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK09 TYA, 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 BK09 TYA registered?

BK09 TYA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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