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YE09 ETL

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,494 mi
Last recorded36,494 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 36,494 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 35,929 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 35,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,007 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 34,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 34,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 34,104 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 34,104 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,565 miles

Rear no plate damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2018 32,297 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,292 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 31,292 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,616 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 27,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,607 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,203 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,142 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,668 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,661 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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YE09 ETL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ETL, 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 YE09 ETL registered?

YE09 ETL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is YE09 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 ETL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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