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YF09 RXG

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,422 mi
Last recorded77,422 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 RXG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 77,422 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,156 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 71,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,248 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosive scabbing under the paint in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,825 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,585 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 58,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 48,552 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,039 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 26,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 26,402 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 20,822 miles

offside front tyre has cracks in tread

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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YF09 RXG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YF09 RXG, 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

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What year was YF09 RXG registered?

YF09 RXG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is YF09 RXG safe to buy?

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