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YK09 MVR

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,258 mi
Last recorded108,258 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 108,258 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 108,258 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 101,139 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 101,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 100,073 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,384 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,896 miles

Manufacture under body cover fitted obscuring inspection of some under side components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,632 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 67,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,775 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 44,770 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,992 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 37,989 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,025 miles

Nearside 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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YK09 MVR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MVR, 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 YK09 MVR registered?

YK09 MVR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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