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YE59 ZMZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,039 mi
Last recorded64,039 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 ZMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both font (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 64,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both font (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,537 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,911 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,610 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,011 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 28,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 27,233 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 ZMZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

YE59 ZMZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is YE59 ZMZ safe to buy?

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