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YF09 VWG

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,940 mi
Last recorded120,940 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 120,940 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))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre dead on 1.6mmn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear dif oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 102,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre below 1mm 205 50 17 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre dead on 1.6mmn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear dif oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 93,513 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 ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 93,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,093 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 83,093 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,050 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 65,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 55,398 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,368 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 42,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal / outer casing expanded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,863 miles

engine and under body covers fitted at time of test

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,694 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,385 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 16,306 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,946 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 VWG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YF09 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

YF09 VWG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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