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YH09 AMU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,848 mi
Last recorded72,848 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 AMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 63,211 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,799 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limmit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,852 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish between tread

offside front tyre starting to perish between tread

Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,412 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 42,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,342 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 35,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,850 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 26,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YH09 AMU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH09 AMU, 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 YH09 AMU registered?

YH09 AMU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is YH09 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 AMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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