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WR09 YLU

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,437 mi
Last recorded66,437 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 YLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,437 miles

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 1 May 2019 47,144 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,523 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2018 45,523 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,845 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 40,844 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 36,981 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,047 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 26,287 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 26,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 20,889 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,280 miles

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)

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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WR09 YLU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WR09 YLU, 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 WR09 YLU registered?

WR09 YLU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is WR09 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 YLU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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