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YB09 YHS

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,952 mi
Last recorded173,952 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 173,952 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 167,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 155,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 145,207 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 145,206 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 135,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 124,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,782 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 98,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,440 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,969 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,476 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF tyre worn on both edge's

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 66,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF tyre worn on both edge's

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,952 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 YHS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

YB09 YHS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is YB09 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 YHS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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