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YB09 YGD

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,693 mi
Last recorded117,693 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 YGD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 117,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 110,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 110,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 104,754 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 101,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 98,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 93,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,887 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,590 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,958 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,676 miles

both front tyres rounding on outer edges

offside rear tyre just on legal limits

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,031 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,999 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 YGD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD registered?

YB09 YGD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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