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YB09 WGE

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,283 mi
Last recorded128,283 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 128,283 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2025 128,184 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s around mounting points. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Damage to n/s/r

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished, advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components heavily corroded.

T:P:S Light on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake pipe swelled under plastic.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 120,699 miles

Damage to n/s/r

Rear subframe corroded .

o/s handbrake reading slightly down.

o/s/r disc slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 114,217 miles

Corrosion rear subframe.

Damage to n/s/r

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 114,217 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Corrosion rear subframe.

Damage to n/s/r

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,684 miles

nearside rear, bumper poorly secured

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 107,684 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear, bumper poorly secured

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 100,298 miles

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 28 Oct 2020 100,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,349 miles

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

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

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))

front flexi exhaust section deteriorated.

Fail 1 Nov 2019 93,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

front flexi exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,918 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 87,918 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,387 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,259 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,509 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 53,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 51,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 50,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WGE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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