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YB09 RMO

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,426 mi
Last recorded170,426 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 RMO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 170,426 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 170,426 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 156,232 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 144,497 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 144,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,821 miles

Advise; Front flexible section of exhaust system has much more movement then expected [however it is not blowing as yet].

Fail 27 Mar 2020 134,821 miles

Advise; Front flexible section of exhaust system has much more movement then expected [however it is not blowing as yet].

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 125,323 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 116,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 2 May 2017 107,374 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2016 97,315 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 97,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres bald and badly worn at inner edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,440 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,231 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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YB09 RMO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB09 RMO, 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 YB09 RMO registered?

YB09 RMO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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