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YC09 LHF

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,314 mi
Last recorded144,314 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LHF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 144,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge roughly 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 143,274 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear disc light corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 142,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 142,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 142,195 miles

Nearside Rear slight drag on brake roller test ok

emissions too clean to register

Fail 19 Nov 2021 142,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight drag on brake roller test ok

emissions too clean to register

Pass 5 Nov 2020 141,968 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 129,987 miles

Offside Front tyre tread close too 2mm wear bars & wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 129,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre tread close too 2mm wear bars & wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 115,965 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush tie rod has play in body end bush (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to rergister

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,243 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing close to the 2mm wear bar,

front brake discs heavily lipped.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,243 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing close to the 2mm wear bar,

front brake discs heavily lipped.

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 58,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light for pads illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,512 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 LHF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

YC09 LHF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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