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YS09 EKW

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,319 mi
Last recorded91,319 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 EKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,319 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 85,172 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,107 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,976 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 76,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 76,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,370 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,050 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,211 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 335,584 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,594 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,282 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,921 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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YS09 EKW is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS09 EKW, 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 YS09 EKW registered?

YS09 EKW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YS09 EKW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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