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YB09 XMA

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,391 mi
Last recorded123,391 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 XMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,391 miles

Crack in front windscreen

Engine oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides and have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 117,237 miles

Crack in windscreen

Rear bushes deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 117,237 miles

Crack in windscreen

Rear bushes deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 105,327 miles

Both front shocks have a light misting of oil

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2019 94,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 94,024 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 82,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,676 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 15 Jun 2017 72,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 31 May 2016 67,957 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,197 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 44,193 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,548 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

side windows tinted

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 XMA is a 2009 BMW 116 in White 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 XMA, 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 XMA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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