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C4 CYN

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,054 mi
Last recorded36,054 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 CYN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 36,054 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 35,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2023 34,786 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 33,967 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2021 33,059 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,237 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2019 31,090 miles

Shields and undertrays limiting inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2018 29,823 miles

Shields and undertrays limiting inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2017 27,871 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,213 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 17,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 11,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 9,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C4 CYN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C4 CYN, 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 C4 CYN registered?

C4 CYN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is C4 CYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 CYN shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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