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YK09 EAG

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,913 mi
Last recorded100,913 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 EAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 100,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,119 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 65,183 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 65,182 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,422 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,775 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 61,775 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 58,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 55,371 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 52,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,515 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,267 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,846 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 24,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,347 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,339 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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YK09 EAG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YK09 EAG, 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 YK09 EAG registered?

YK09 EAG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is YK09 EAG safe to buy?

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