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YS09 ELU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,943 mi
Last recorded137,943 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 ELU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 137,943 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 137,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 135,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 130,322 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 120,133 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 109,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 103,986 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 97,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 90,058 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,759 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,935 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 69,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,995 miles

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 60,995 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,099 miles

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)

tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,416 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 ELU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

YS09 ELU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is YS09 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS09 ELU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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