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YB09 WDV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,262 mi
Last recorded49,262 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 49,262 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner damaged

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

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 3 Mar 2025 46,461 miles

Front bumper & n/s/f wing damaged

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

Pad warning light on

Fail 3 Mar 2025 46,461 miles

Front bumper & n/s/f wing damaged

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pad warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2024 43,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,865 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2023 39,865 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2022 36,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front fog light insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2022 36,766 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incomplete (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle wont lock (object in locking device) (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front fog light insecure

t.p.m.s. light indicates a fault

Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

t.p.m.s. light indicates a fault

Pass 21 Nov 2019 28,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 24,956 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 24,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 20,133 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 20,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 14,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 13,298 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 11,659 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 9,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light comes on during emissions test

Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,522 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 WDV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

YB09 WDV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is YB09 WDV safe to buy?

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