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LC09 ZYK

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,860 mi
Last recorded69,860 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 ZYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 69,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 44,874 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 32,658 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 25,977 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,625 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 15,350 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 15,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,206 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,493 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,997 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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LC09 ZYK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LC09 ZYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC09 ZYK registered?

LC09 ZYK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LC09 ZYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC09 ZYK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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