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YH09 MUE

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,421 mi
Last recorded95,421 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 95,421 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 85,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,737 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,041 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to under body components

Pass 29 Jul 2019 39,443 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 39,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 3 May 2019 38,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 23,481 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 19,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,436 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 MUE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

YH09 MUE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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