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Y26 LAG

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,153 mi
Last recorded97,153 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 LAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,153 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))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 97,153 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 92,533 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 92,532 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 87,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,103 miles

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

Offside washer jet blocked

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,088 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 72,903 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,162 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,013 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp on

O/S/R tyre wearing very thin on inside edge

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,233 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 12,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 12,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y26 LAG is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y26 LAG, 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 Y26 LAG registered?

Y26 LAG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is Y26 LAG safe to buy?

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