CarVerify

Free Car Check

YEZ 7240

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,842 mi
Last recorded47,842 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 7240
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 47,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 41,070 miles

under-tray fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2021 39,448 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,119 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 36,486 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2018 34,622 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 32,527 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 32,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover on steering wheel removed

Fail 24 Jan 2014 26,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover on steering wheel removed

Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,126 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YEZ 7240 is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YEZ 7240, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YEZ 7240?

You can check the full history of YEZ 7240 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YEZ 7240 registered?

YEZ 7240 is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is YEZ 7240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEZ 7240 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YEZ 7240 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YEZ 7240. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.