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YG09 STX

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,874 mi
Last recorded106,874 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 STX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 106,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 102,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 97,029 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 92,559 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 88,642 miles

Fuel cap rubber sealing ring deteriorating

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 88,642 miles

Fuel cap rubber sealing ring deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 85,311 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 85,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,318 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Apr 2019 77,087 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in centre

Fail 16 Apr 2019 77,087 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low in centre

Pass 9 May 2018 73,929 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN NEARLY BALD ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN NEARLY BALD ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT IN CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 72,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 70,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 47,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S + N/S front tyers worn on the outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,779 miles

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)

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 STX 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 YG09 STX, 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 STX registered?

YG09 STX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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