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YB09 WDS

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,380 mi
Last recorded160,380 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WDS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 160,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 156,049 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 149,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated (no leaks)

Fail 25 Oct 2023 149,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated (no leaks)

Pass 26 Oct 2022 143,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 136,241 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 131,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 125,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 119,910 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 107,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,334 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 90,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 17,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Tracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 WDS is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

YB09 WDS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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The MOT history for YB09 WDS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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