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YC09 AET

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,379 mi
Last recorded98,379 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 AET
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 98,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 98,379 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,499 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,247 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Split near rear trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,059 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Live battery lead to rear of car (1.9.2b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Missing (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Damage to rear bumper

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Split near rear trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 49,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,848 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 45,848 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,364 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

undertrays fitted.

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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YC09 AET is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC09 AET, 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 YC09 AET registered?

YC09 AET is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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