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YF09 UEV

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,085 mi
Last recorded118,085 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 UEV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 118,085 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 108,599 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 108,575 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 96,785 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 89,227 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 86,501 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 83,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 80,928 miles

Front front screen x2 small stone chips

Pass 17 May 2019 77,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 74,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 69,892 miles

Nearside Front Plastic jacking point loose

Pass 14 May 2016 66,841 miles

Front both brake calipers are damp but no leaks are visible

Nearside Front tyre is perished and cracked but cords not visible

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracked but cords are not visible

Offside Front tyre is perished and cracked but cords not visible

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various (8.3.1d)

covers under the car preventing proper inspection

Pass 7 May 2015 63,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 61,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 51,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise o/s/r tyre on legal limit advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,861 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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YF09 UEV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YF09 UEV, 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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What year was YF09 UEV registered?

YF09 UEV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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