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YE09 CNN

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,255 mi
Last recorded68,255 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 CNN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 68,254 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,329 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front exhaust flexible joint broken

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,232 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 58,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 53,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 47,792 miles

Offside Rear noise from handbrake shoes

Pass 31 May 2019 42,606 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 35,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 20,180 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 16,382 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 13,282 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 10,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 9,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CNN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CNN, 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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YE09 CNN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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