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YB09 RRZ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,986 mi
Last recorded110,986 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 RRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 110,986 miles

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

Rear Sub frame corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,579 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 98,094 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,608 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,179 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 87,179 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 80,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,695 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,833 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,556 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,700 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,713 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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YB09 RRZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YB09 RRZ, 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 YB09 RRZ registered?

YB09 RRZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is YB09 RRZ safe to buy?

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