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Y6 WGB

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,916 mi
Last recorded84,916 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 WGB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,916 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 22 Aug 2024 76,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and very worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2024 76,858 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi slightly damaged. (Outer skin)

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (205/50/17 RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,458 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,304 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,519 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,087 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 61,086 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,855 miles

wear inner edge o/side front tyre

wear outer edge n/side front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,718 miles

Nearside Rear stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear stepping on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2016 42,718 miles

Nearside Rear stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear stepping on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,216 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,703 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y6 WGB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 Y6 WGB, 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 Y6 WGB registered?

Y6 WGB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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