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YE58 VAM

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,830 mi
Last recorded111,830 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 VAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 111,830 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 109,136 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 106,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full access

Fail 13 Feb 2024 106,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full access

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,479 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,459 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge 2mm

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2021 99,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge 2mm

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 93,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. ()

NSF wiper juddering slightly.

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,245 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 43,243 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,268 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Jan 2013 24,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 20,211 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

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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YE58 VAM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 YE58 VAM, 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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YE58 VAM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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