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YE09 WGU

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,355 mi
Last recorded156,355 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 WGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 156,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 156,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light illuminated (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 153,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 153,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 135,735 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 135,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,436 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 WGU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

YE09 WGU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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