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YB09 VYE

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,316 mi
Last recorded116,316 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 VYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 116,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp has ingress of water

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 113,195 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 113,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 109,514 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes.

front reg plate starting to seperate.

oil leak.

Fail 12 Mar 2024 109,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to rear brake pipes.

front reg plate starting to seperate.

oil leak.

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged screw in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 105,420 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,330 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 101,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 96,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on inner edge of tread and cracking on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside tyres cracking on centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 96,878 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on inner edge of tread and cracking on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside tyres cracking on centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,263 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,111 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 76,446 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 68,318 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 59,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 49,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 40,330 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,868 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 VYE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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