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YA09 LYZ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,929 mi
Last recorded132,929 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA09 LYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 132,929 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 132,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 123,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 113,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fixie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi pipe is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 62,654 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all four tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 May 2018 46,047 miles

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

Rear both tyres on 3mm and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 37,657 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 37,657 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

Pass 23 May 2016 27,726 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,017 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 20,244 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 12,505 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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YA09 LYZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YA09 LYZ, 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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YA09 LYZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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