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YR09 VPC

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,472 mi
Last recorded108,472 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VPC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,472 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 108,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 163,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension arms and bushes have slight cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2022 163,160 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension arms and bushes have slight cracking

oil light on dash

Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,326 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Bush As Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 97,289 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Bush As Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,686 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,955 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,600 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,788 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,939 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,469 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,610 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 38,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,307 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 VPC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR09 VPC, 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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YR09 VPC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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