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YS09 CAV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,110 mi
Last recorded145,110 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 CAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 145,110 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 145,084 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 128,420 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 128,369 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,845 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,264 miles

Offside Front Headlight condensated

Fail 26 Aug 2022 100,264 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight condensated

Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,010 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,860 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,160 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 75,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 67,220 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,461 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of a seat belt

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,187 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,506 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall excessively cracked

offside front tyre sidewall excessively cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2014 35,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall excessively cracked

offside front tyre sidewall excessively cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,946 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 23,946 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 17,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CAV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS09 CAV, 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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YS09 CAV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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