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YE59 PRZ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,920 mi
Last recorded122,920 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 PRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,920 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 122,914 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,851 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 96,211 miles

Front both upper suspension arm worn and has play in them

Fail 26 Oct 2018 96,208 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both upper suspension arm worn and has play in them

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,718 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,333 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small crack front number-plate

Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,264 miles

windscreen repair zone B

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,334 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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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YE59 PRZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE59 PRZ, 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 YE59 PRZ registered?

YE59 PRZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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