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YS09 ARF

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,513 mi
Last recorded135,513 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 ARF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 135,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 135,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 127,779 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 127,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 120,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,888 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread wearing thin.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,212 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 99,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,538 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 65,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,955 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2013 52,564 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2012 45,179 miles

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

Offside 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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YS09 ARF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS09 ARF, 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 YS09 ARF registered?

YS09 ARF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YS09 ARF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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