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YR09 VOM

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,027 mi
Last recorded104,027 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VOM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 104,027 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 101,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,542 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,905 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 72,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,608 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,723 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,868 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 61,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,049 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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YR09 VOM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YR09 VOM, 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 YR09 VOM registered?

YR09 VOM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is YR09 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 VOM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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