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YG09 XPR

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,269 mi
Last recorded85,269 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XPR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 83,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,498 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 76,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,577 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective one hanger snapped off, however exhaust system still adequately mounted. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture ingress in light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,622 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 68,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,079 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,153 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 54,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,743 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,170 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 31,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,385 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,671 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 XPR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

YG09 XPR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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The MOT history for YG09 XPR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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