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YY09 EVF

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,572 mi
Last recorded152,572 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 EVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 152,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 141,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 141,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 133,456 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 133,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 123,534 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 123,506 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 113,770 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge.

Fail 12 Mar 2021 113,770 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 106,437 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 106,437 miles

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 97,800 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake low

handbrake 17 %

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,854 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,865 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 82,865 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,452 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,441 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 52,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,499 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 38,494 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,497 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear mudflap loose

Pass 1 May 2012 19,458 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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YY09 EVF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YY09 EVF, 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 YY09 EVF registered?

YY09 EVF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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