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BV09 YWT

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,864 mi
Last recorded68,864 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 YWT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 68,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 65,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 62,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,958 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,889 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,637 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,264 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 44,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,598 miles

undertrays engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,585 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 31,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,602 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 24,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,276 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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BV09 YWT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV09 YWT, 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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BV09 YWT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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