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YB09 WRL

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,858 mi
Last recorded93,858 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,858 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 93,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,986 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 91,857 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 90,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 37,318 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 86,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil light on

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,374 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 79,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,752 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 75,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,934 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 71,934 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 68,099 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 62,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,976 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 61,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,844 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 40,015 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,986 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 WRL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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