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SY59 NBZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,528 mi
Last recorded170,528 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 NBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 170,528 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 170,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 165,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 160,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 153,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre pressure system warning light illuminated

Fail 28 Sep 2023 153,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre pressure system warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Sep 2022 133,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 133,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing on all4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 115,091 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 115,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 105,764 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 105,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,169 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,922 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 78,918 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,535 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,785 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,296 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,217 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,216 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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SY59 NBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SY59 NBZ, 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 SY59 NBZ registered?

SY59 NBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is SY59 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 NBZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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