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YC09 AKP

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,467 mi
Last recorded119,467 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 AKP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 119,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 118,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,287 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,549 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 110,546 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,214 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,100 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 87,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Pad broken (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 81,907 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,064 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,660 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perrishing

Fail 7 Apr 2015 50,660 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perrishing

Pass 18 Apr 2014 36,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,844 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 26,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,695 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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YC09 AKP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AKP, 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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YC09 AKP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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