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YB09 WYO

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,098 mi
Last recorded41,098 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 41,098 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 41,095 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 35,528 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays obscured full underside inspection

Fail 24 May 2022 35,528 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays obscured full underside inspection

Pass 27 May 2021 35,065 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 34,324 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 33,157 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 33,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 30,513 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 30,513 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,334 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 18,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 11,743 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 9,209 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 WYO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYO, 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 WYO registered?

YB09 WYO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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