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YH09 BJJ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,085 mi
Last recorded116,085 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 BJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 116,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 94,496 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 91,668 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 85,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,100 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,645 miles

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

eml light is on

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,645 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

eml light is on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,264 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 68,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,191 miles

Undercovers fitted.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 58,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Undercovers fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,510 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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YH09 BJJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YH09 BJJ, 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 YH09 BJJ registered?

YH09 BJJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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