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YC09 AYU

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

213,627 mi
Last recorded213,627 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 AYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 213,627 miles

both lower arm bushes perished/worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 203,574 miles

both front tyres 2mm tread

both rear tyres 2mm tread

front brake pads low/worn

rear springs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 203,574 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres 2mm tread

both rear tyres 2mm tread

front brake pads low/worn

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 187,328 miles

rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 172,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 165,318 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 165,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 153,792 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 153,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 May 2019 138,749 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust front joint worn

Fail 13 May 2019 138,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust front joint worn

Pass 14 May 2018 121,436 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 103,932 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Propshaft Rubber Coupling Splitting

Fail 15 May 2017 103,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Wire Showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Wire Showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Odd Size Tyres Fitted Front To Back

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Propshaft Rubber Coupling Splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,430 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,899 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,870 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 AYU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AYU, 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 AYU registered?

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

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