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FY09 LYT

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,252 mi
Last recorded143,252 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 LYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 143,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 133,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 124,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

Fail 12 Feb 2024 124,310 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 50 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,318 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 117,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,369 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,731 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner section of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 82,966 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 82,966 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 75,094 miles

exhaust flexi joint broken and whole system moves freely no evidence of exhaust gas leak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,702 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 34,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 23,879 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 23,879 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,396 miles

child seat installed too osr when tested

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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FY09 LYT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FY09 LYT, 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 FY09 LYT registered?

FY09 LYT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is FY09 LYT safe to buy?

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