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YB09 WVJ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,364 mi
Last recorded144,364 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 144,364 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 144,356 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 137,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 132,344 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,818 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 119,807 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 108,833 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,230 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2016 76,418 miles

Nearside Front seat has child seat fitted.unable to test

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 17 Jan 2016 76,418 miles

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

Nearside Front seat has child seat fitted.unable to test

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2015 58,658 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 44,779 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 44,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,063 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 WVJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WVJ, 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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What year was YB09 WVJ registered?

YB09 WVJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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