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YE09 CMU

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,771 mi
Last recorded93,771 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 CMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 93,771 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 92,757 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,264 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,193 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,366 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 78,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,901 miles

Offside Rear number plate light dull

Fail 1 Oct 2019 72,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear number plate light dull

Pass 4 Oct 2018 67,670 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,154 miles

handbrake is high

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,976 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,338 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 36,264 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 30,873 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread (18mm)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 30,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread (18mm)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,920 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 23,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

DSC WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YE09 CMU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YE09 CMU, 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 YE09 CMU registered?

YE09 CMU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is YE09 CMU safe to buy?

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