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YE09 KZY

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,107 mi
Last recorded166,107 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 KZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 166,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 152,458 miles

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

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

chip on windscreen zone A less than 10mm

Fail 17 Aug 2022 152,440 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 146,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 138,988 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2020 138,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 132,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,755 miles

Offside Front tyre wall slight damage

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

covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,966 miles

covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,087 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 30,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 26,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 21,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,927 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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YE09 KZY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE09 KZY, 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 YE09 KZY registered?

YE09 KZY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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