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YY09 PXJ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,444 mi
Last recorded109,444 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 PXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 109,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 109,318 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear NO PLATE LIGHT DULL

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable BOTH SIDES [RUSTY] (6.1.7 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 103,408 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust backbox tinshield insecure.

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

Some parts of the rear suspension beginning to corrode.

Fail 13 Mar 2025 103,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust backbox tinshield insecure.

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

Some parts of the rear suspension beginning to corrode.

Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 94,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,039 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,950 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,362 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's excessively corroded only half the working surface used Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 76,618 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

parking brake only just met requirements for mot attention recommended [needed extra application when parked on steep incline]

Fail 27 Jan 2020 76,618 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

parking brake only just met requirements for mot attention recommended [needed extra application when parked on steep incline]

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor wire and pad sensor wire fouling driveshaft and suspension arm refixed to clip but still 1 clip broken requires replacement (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,724 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,565 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,733 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,175 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 PXJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YY09 PXJ, 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 PXJ registered?

YY09 PXJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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