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YC59 NZW

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,105 mi
Last recorded122,105 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 122,105 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 113,926 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 110,619 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 95,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

advise offside front tyre on approx 3mm and outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2020 93,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

Fail 18 Jun 2020 93,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,351 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 89,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,417 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,283 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 78,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,579 miles

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

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f side mirror slight damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2016 69,579 miles

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

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam both side (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f side mirror slight damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2014 46,431 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,262 miles

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

near side front tyre have cracking between the tread depth offside front tyre have cracking between the tread depth

Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,108 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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YC59 NZW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC59 NZW, 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 YC59 NZW registered?

YC59 NZW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is YC59 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 NZW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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