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YG09 UHK

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,668 mi
Last recorded155,668 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 UHK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 155,668 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 142,637 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 131,987 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL HOSES FRONT & REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR FOULING HALF SHAFT

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STEPPING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2021 131,984 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened FOULING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE BRACKET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL HOSES FRONT & REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR FOULING HALF SHAFT

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STEPPING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2020 125,461 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT HOSES STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 May 2020 125,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL/ 205 50 17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT HOSES STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 116,896 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 May 2019 116,695 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2018 108,197 miles

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 17 May 2018 108,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 May 2017 100,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 92,527 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 92,264 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 84,643 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 77,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 2 May 2014 76,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 May 2013 63,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 51,792 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 UHK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHK, 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 UHK registered?

YG09 UHK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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