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YC59 ZKY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,127 mi
Last recorded73,127 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 ZKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,127 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,268 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,630 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,193 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 43,193 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,177 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,723 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 m.m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,945 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,016 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 22,012 miles

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

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 21 Oct 2014 17,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,609 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,449 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 ZKY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YC59 ZKY, 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 YC59 ZKY registered?

YC59 ZKY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is YC59 ZKY safe to buy?

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