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YC09 DXE

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,201 mi
Last recorded89,201 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,201 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 89,201 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 84,133 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 84,100 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 78,563 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 78,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 73,196 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 73,196 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 67,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 67,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,475 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 60,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 54,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 48,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 40,331 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 DXE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

YC09 DXE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is YC09 DXE safe to buy?

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