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YC09 EXP

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,330 mi
Last recorded69,330 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 EXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper 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 11 Nov 2025 69,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper 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 11 Nov 2024 65,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 51,690 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,118 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad indicator hanging loose (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,567 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear OSR Brake pad sensor insecure

warning light on dash all light working correctly

Pass 21 Oct 2020 28,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 26,750 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,738 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,355 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 14,784 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,143 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 9,606 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 EXP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

YC09 EXP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is YC09 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 EXP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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