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YB09 WCT

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,640 mi
Last recorded75,640 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,640 miles

under cover fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2026 75,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2025 67,634 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 67,625 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

brake light on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2024 58,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,788 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 52,292 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 50,244 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,288 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,786 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 25,233 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,871 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 May 2014 17,238 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

Pass 29 May 2013 14,792 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 11,588 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake in operation on brake tester.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,588 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake in operation on brake tester.

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 WCT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB09 WCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB09 WCT registered?

YB09 WCT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2009.

Is YB09 WCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 WCT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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