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YB09 RYP

2009 BMW 116

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,549 mi
Last recorded140,549 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 RYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 140,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 140,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 131,095 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 131,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam re new head ligth bud and make work (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working re new bud and makework (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 126,892 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror defective

tpms light on dash

Fail 22 May 2023 126,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror defective

tpms light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2021 117,293 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 102,125 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror slightly discoloured

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 93,977 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,309 miles

under body trays obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2016 89,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2015 84,057 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,946 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low emitter

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,971 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YB09 RYP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RYP, 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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YB09 RYP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 August 2009.

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