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DY09 YSN

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,669 mi
Last recorded132,669 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 YSN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 132,669 miles

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

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

Offside Rear bumper deformed

Pass 29 Nov 2024 120,487 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,765 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake hoses outer bodies small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 113,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake hoses outer bodies small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 106,438 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,290 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,885 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 99,885 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 95,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,327 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 90,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,600 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 63,663 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 27 May 2016 63,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 50,679 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 41,988 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 35,299 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 27,724 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on outside shoulder

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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DY09 YSN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY09 YSN, 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 DY09 YSN registered?

DY09 YSN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is DY09 YSN safe to buy?

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