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YB09 WLO

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,158 mi
Last recorded130,158 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 130,158 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 129,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 122,452 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 122,452 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 117,598 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 108,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 99,876 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,711 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,671 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WLO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

YB09 WLO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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