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YC09 UPJ

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,111 mi
Last recorded188,111 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 188,111 miles

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

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

propshaft rear rubber mount perished

Pass 18 Jul 2023 178,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre wearing smooth on outer edge ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear prop shaft rubber perished/ worn

Pass 7 Jul 2022 170,261 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 170,144 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 162,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 154,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front anti-roll endlink has slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres beginning to wear on outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2019 144,524 miles

coolant bottle leaking

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 132,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ,wearing very smooth on inner edge, recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,868 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 119,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,983 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,983 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,584 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,045 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edge of tread and getting close to the limit. (Recommend attention very soon)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,668 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 74,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,077 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 UPJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UPJ, 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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YC09 UPJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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