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CE09 YBC

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,518 mi
Last recorded113,518 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 YBC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 113,518 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 113,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 106,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks corroded x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear park brake performance could be better

Pass 11 Aug 2023 105,669 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 105,669 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,423 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort on parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both x 2 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,351 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust to middle section loose blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,114 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2018 98,185 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,927 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 94,927 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,198 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,686 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2013 27,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2012 10,079 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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CE09 YBC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 CE09 YBC, 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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CE09 YBC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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