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GY09 ZHU

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,232 mi
Last recorded107,232 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 ZHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 107,232 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2026 107,232 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2025 102,931 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 102,931 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 95,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 76,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,390 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 70,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 65,183 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 60,102 miles

2 rear tyres worn inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 54,518 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge cracking in tread area

Pass 12 May 2017 48,679 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 43,503 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to check seat belt

o/s/f tyre perished within tread

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,444 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,187 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,120 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 20,119 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 8,634 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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GY09 ZHU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GY09 ZHU, 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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GY09 ZHU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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