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KN09 YJH

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,075 mi
Last recorded98,075 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 YJH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 98,075 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,830 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,487 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 86,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,948 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bulb blown massage on dash

slight play in o/s/r suspension

tpms light is on

Fail 16 Dec 2020 73,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bulb blown massage on dash

slight play in o/s/r suspension

tpms light is on

Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,873 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 61,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 56,904 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 56,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 56,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,048 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,224 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 42,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 38,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,609 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,831 miles

nsr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

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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KN09 YJH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KN09 YJH, 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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KN09 YJH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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