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YC09 YLP

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,090 mi
Last recorded153,090 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 153,090 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 153,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 152,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

undertray missing

Pass 24 May 2023 146,431 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 137,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 134,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,170 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 118,771 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 82,244 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,691 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,788 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,660 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 24,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 YLP 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 YLP, 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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What year was YC09 YLP registered?

YC09 YLP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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