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SP59 YZM

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,383 mi
Last recorded77,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 YZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 77,383 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 77,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 75,754 miles

Nearside Front Wing + bumper damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 75,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wing + bumper damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,928 miles

Nearside Front wing/bumper damage

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 69,928 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust flexi broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing/bumper damage

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2021 65,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 61,746 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe damage /broken

Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,561 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,715 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,782 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,312 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 Front 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 24 Sep 2015 42,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate deteriorated

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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SP59 YZM is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP59 YZM, 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 SP59 YZM registered?

SP59 YZM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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