MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms
Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
advise : all four tyres close to limits and slightly perished
Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
advise : all four tyres close to limits and slightly perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YG09 SWZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?
YG09 SWZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2009.
Is YG09 SWZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG09 SWZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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