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DY09 YUE

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,984 mi
Last recorded141,984 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 YUE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 141,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 141,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 134,879 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 129,905 miles

Chip In Windscreen Centre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 129,905 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chip In Windscreen Centre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 117,831 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 117,830 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged incomplete missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 111,741 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 93,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rearmost arm: inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rearmost arm: inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake efficiency MET at 18%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 130 / 140

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear park brake noisy on application whilst being roller tested. Function not impaired at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,633 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 74,969 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 59,033 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 42,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 34,482 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 34,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 26,641 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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DY09 YUE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YUE, 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 DY09 YUE registered?

DY09 YUE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2009.

Is DY09 YUE safe to buy?

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