MOT Status
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112,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front exhaust slightly blowing / loose
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front exhaust slightly blowing / loose
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre cracking / outer wall
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides / pipes to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
rear sub frame corroded not seriously weakened
slight blow exhaust flexi / slightly loose
Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
tpms light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust front flexi joint worn.
Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short pad sensor (1.9.2b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust front flexi joint worn.
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear belt
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
under trays fitted obscuring some components
front wiper smear
rear pad wear sensor not connected to pad
exhaust flexy worn
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 BVY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BVY, 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 BVY registered?
YC09 BVY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2009.
Is YC09 BVY safe to buy?
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