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YE09 YYA

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,010 mi
Last recorded95,010 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 YYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 95,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 95,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres on approx 3mm

Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,452 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 81,452 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 73,122 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,405 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,881 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from being tested

Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,649 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 60,068 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,897 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,113 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,048 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 YYA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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