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FY59 PNZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,292 mi
Last recorded142,292 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 PNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 142,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,125 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak around gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (OSF & NSF). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear tyres different width per axel.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres(OSR & NSR). serious worn inner, tyres down to around 2 to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 136,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (OSF & NSF). And NSF on sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak around gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (OSF & NSF). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear tyres different width per axel.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres(OSR & NSR). serious worn inner, tyres down to around 2 to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS . Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 January 2012).

Pass 7 Sep 2019 125,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 125,795 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash display

Pass 8 Sep 2018 112,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 102,725 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 102,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,540 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 85,540 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,439 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 61,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 43,530 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake pads thin

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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FY59 PNZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY59 PNZ, 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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FY59 PNZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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