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YY09 FXD

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,399 mi
Last recorded130,399 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 130,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 130,399 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 118,105 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 112,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 112,180 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 106,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 101,397 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 101,394 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working NOT THE BULB (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 96,067 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL LARGE FLAP BUT NO CORD EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 96,067 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL LARGE FLAP BUT NO CORD EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,593 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 81,581 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,042 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 70,719 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,703 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 May 2012 55,064 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FXD 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 66.7%.

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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

YY09 FXD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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