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Y3 PAH

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,403 mi
Last recorded23,403 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 PAH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 23,403 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 21,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 20,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 20,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 19,408 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 18,796 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 18,792 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 18,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 17,235 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 16,603 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,031 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,396 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 9,806 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 7,234 miles

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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Y3 PAH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y3 PAH, 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 Y3 PAH registered?

Y3 PAH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is Y3 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 PAH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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