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YB09 SVR

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,537 mi
Last recorded117,537 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 SVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 117,537 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire insecure and fouling components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front sill jacking blocks missing

Fail 23 Aug 2023 117,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm bald on outer with a split to the inner shoulder exposing the cords 205/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm with a split to the inner shoulder exposing the cords 205/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm bald on outer with a split to the inner shoulder exposing the cords 205/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm with a split to the inner shoulder exposing the cords 205/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire insecure and fouling components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front sill jacking blocks missing

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,299 miles

Front both front sill jacking blocks missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter holed and leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 108,294 miles

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

Front both front sill jacking blocks missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter holed and leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 101,237 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,234 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,827 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,827 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,334 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2015 64,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sills fitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,545 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 SVR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black 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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

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

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