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YB09 WVV

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,827 mi
Last recorded68,827 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 68,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,245 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 66,245 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,176 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,479 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,390 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,329 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 48,482 miles

engine fault light illuminated

Fail 1 Oct 2016 48,482 miles

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

engine fault light illuminated

Pass 5 Sep 2015 34,504 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,968 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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 12 Aug 2013 16,271 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,088 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 12,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 WVV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 WVV, 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 WVV registered?

YB09 WVV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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The MOT history for YB09 WVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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