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YC09 BVY

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,358 mi
Last recorded112,358 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 112,358 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 112,311 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,121 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 103,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 99,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,444 miles

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))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 96,439 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 94,853 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 94,851 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 92,747 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,347 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 May 2018 82,018 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 72,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 72,194 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi joint worn.

Fail 1 Apr 2017 72,194 miles

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.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,668 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,006 miles

front wiper smear

rear pad wear sensor not connected to pad

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,700 miles

exhaust flexy worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,476 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,601 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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