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YT09 OAN

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,610 mi
Last recorded132,610 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 OAN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 132,610 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 127,761 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 127,761 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 126,739 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 126,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 121,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 116,907 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 116,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 115,097 miles

Surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 15 May 2020 113,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 111,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 108,905 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 108,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,223 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)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 May 2015 64,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 51,263 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 40,972 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,947 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 40,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,943 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)

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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YT09 OAN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT09 OAN, 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 YT09 OAN registered?

YT09 OAN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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