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EF09 YBM

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,719 mi
Last recorded156,719 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 YBM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 156,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear prop shaft donut perishing and cracking (between prop and rear diff)

Fail 10 Jun 2025 156,343 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn backside of rear brake discs excessively corroded causing braking face to be narrowed considerably (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear prop shaft donut perishing and cracking (between prop and rear diff)

Pass 11 Jun 2024 141,113 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 141,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 129,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 129,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 127,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 121,748 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2021 121,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 115,215 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 115,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,783 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,566 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,958 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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EF09 YBM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EF09 YBM, 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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EF09 YBM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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