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YB09 YBZ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,140 mi
Last recorded102,140 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,140 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 95,240 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 85,572 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 85,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2023 76,387 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 70,378 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 70,376 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 65,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 59,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,075 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 48,207 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 48,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,119 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 25,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 21,625 miles

Offside front tyre - Small cuts in tread

Fail 17 Aug 2013 21,625 miles

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

Offside front tyre - Small cuts in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,554 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 YBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

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

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