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YB09 WYY

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,407 mi
Last recorded139,407 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 139,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust & hangers corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 138,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded-chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded-chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 134,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded-chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded-chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 130,452 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 130,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 124,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 118,002 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 115,630 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 115,630 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,818 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 109,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 102,891 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 102,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 95,895 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn onto legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2015 73,646 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,260 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,941 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 WYY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WYY, 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 WYY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB09 WYY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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