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YG09 ERV

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,293 mi
Last recorded122,293 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 ERV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 122,293 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi has a leak but not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS Light illuminated

Fail 13 May 2026 122,292 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi has a leak but not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS Light illuminated

Pass 22 May 2025 117,866 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 117,865 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 117,501 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 117,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 114,221 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,573 miles

all four flexi brake hose's very slightly cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2022 105,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction flashing (8.2.1.2 (h))

all four flexi brake hose's very slightly cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 98,344 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 92,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,835 miles

front brake discs worn and pads wearing low

undershields fitted to the underside ,not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,948 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 69,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge badley worn (4.1.E.1)

advise item removed from view prior to test

advise plastic engine cover fitted at time of test

advise plastic engine under tray fitted at time test

Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,274 miles

EML on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake pads worn

slight noise from n/s/r brakes, advise full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,949 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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YG09 ERV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG09 ERV, 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 YG09 ERV registered?

YG09 ERV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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