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YP09 JYH

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,482 mi
Last recorded98,482 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 JYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 98,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 98,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 93,852 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 87,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 76,501 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,355 miles

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

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))

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 8 Feb 2022 71,355 miles

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

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

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))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 2 Jan 2021 68,951 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 68,951 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,299 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 67,299 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,455 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexible starting to break

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 40,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and cracking in tread

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,506 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 28,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,451 miles

trigger point not met

undertrays fitted

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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YP09 JYH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YP09 JYH, 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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YP09 JYH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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