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YG09 OFW

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,896 mi
Last recorded97,896 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 OFW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 90,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,814 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 88,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,099 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,907 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,656 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)

emissions not required too clean dpf fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,215 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 10,090 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 7,936 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 OFW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YG09 OFW, 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 YG09 OFW registered?

YG09 OFW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YG09 OFW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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