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YB09 WME

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,055 mi
Last recorded122,055 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WME
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 122,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 113,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 108,092 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 102,488 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 96,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,764 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front of exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Offside front tyres wearing thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Offside rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 72,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,759 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 62,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,221 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 57,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres bald on outer edges

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,881 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,087 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,968 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,635 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 WME is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc 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 WME, 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 WME is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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