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YB09 WOR

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,098 mi
Last recorded149,098 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 149,098 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 inner traction control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear propshaft coupling deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2024 137,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +under sills +floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 132,204 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 125,837 miles

front inner pads appear to be worn thin

rear shocks worn and leaking slightly

rear sub frame corroded

slight play rear suspension bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2021 116,411 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 116,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 109,931 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 82,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,655 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 57,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,267 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 30,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,560 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 WOR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WOR, 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 WOR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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