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YE09 WJL

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,958 mi
Last recorded94,958 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 94,958 miles

front flexi pipe mesh split but not blowing

rear discs starting to get a lip on edge

Pass 30 May 2025 93,129 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut bush slightly splitting/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top side/underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre's front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 93,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut bush slightly splitting/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top side/underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre's front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 90,093 miles

Rear Both rear registration plate lamps are dim

Fail 24 May 2024 90,091 miles

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

Rear Both rear registration plate lamps are dim

Pass 22 May 2023 86,061 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 74,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 66,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 63,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,612 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,287 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,688 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 WJL 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 88.2%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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