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YL09 LBA

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

129,941 mi
Last recorded129,941 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 LBA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 129,941 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 129,940 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 111,461 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 111,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,544 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 99,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 93,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 93,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 93,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,326 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 90,325 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,251 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,622 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 71,622 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,978 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 34,853 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 34,849 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

MIL warning lamp on

oil warning lamp came on during test

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,962 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 24,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,879 miles

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

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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YL09 LBA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YL09 LBA, 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 YL09 LBA registered?

YL09 LBA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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