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YE09 ETU

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,720 mi
Last recorded61,720 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 ETU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 61,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 40,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 30,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 20,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 9,634 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 4,811 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 4,801 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 4,758 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2016 4,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 4,466 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 4,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 3,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 3,078 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 ETU is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

YE09 ETU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is YE09 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 ETU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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