MOT Status
ValidMileage
213,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both lower arm bushes perished/worn
rear axle corroded
both front tyres 2mm tread
both rear tyres 2mm tread
front brake pads low/worn
rear springs corroded
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
rear metal brake pipe corroded
rear springs corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
n/s/r tyre 2mm tread
o/s/r tyre 2.5mm
rear coil springs corroded
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
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
exhaust front joint worn
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
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)
Engine Cover Fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Propshaft Rubber Coupling Splitting
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YC09 AYU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC09 AYU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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