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YC59 NFZ

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,425 mi
Last recorded95,425 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,425 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,459 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear heat shield loose

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 84,027 miles

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

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

Front both coil springs not located correctly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear heat shield loose

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 83,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake requires adjustment

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

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

Rear Heat shield loose

item in swept area not adversely obstructing drivers view

Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 66,943 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 66,943 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,720 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,823 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YC59 NFZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC59 NFZ, 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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YC59 NFZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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