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WG09 YDT

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,325 mi
Last recorded88,325 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 YDT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 88,325 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 88,321 miles

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

small chips on screen

Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,292 miles

multiple chips on screen

under engine and body covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2023 88,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

multiple chips on screen

under engine and body covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,357 miles

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,865 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,962 miles

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Mar 2019 71,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge / lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,107 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,273 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,481 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,044 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,711 miles

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

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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WG09 YDT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WG09 YDT, 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 WG09 YDT registered?

WG09 YDT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for WG09 YDT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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